Disability Support Worker

1 day ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Full time

About this role

To provide specific learning related support services
(according to the need) to tauira with impairment(s).

Role details:

Title: Disability Support
Worker

Role: Casual – as and when required

Location: Tauranga

Hourly Rate: $24.29 per hour

Hours: As required

Days: As required

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

  • Typing,
    notetaking, and helping them engage with learning materials and online
    tasks
  • Coaching
    them to break down assignments and understand academic requirements
  • Strengthening
    their skills in independent planning and time management
  • Encouraging
    meaningful connections with Kaiako (teachers), peers, Tauira Services, and
    the wider learning environment

About you:

We are looking for someone who has the following:

  • A
    tertiary qualification, preferably with a qualification above the level of
    tauira you are supporting
  • A
    relevant Teacher Aide Certificate, desirable
  • Previous
    Teaching Aide experience preferred
  • Experience
    in a pastoral role, coaching, mentoring, support, or teaching advantageous
    but not essential

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to
participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga
Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai | Apply today

If we've outlined a
role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that
appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a
suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email

Please note that we are closed during the
Christmas/New Year period so we will respond to your application after 15
January 2026.

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