Support Worker

16 hours ago

Tauranga Central, New Zealand IHC Full time
  • Tauranga
  • Part time (25 hours a week)
  • Support worker for Vocational Services
  • Kapa Haka leadership required

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Support Worker to join our team for 25 hours per week, working mainly Monday to Friday, with some evening, weekend, and occasional overnight shifts as needed. You will be leading and supporting our Kapa Haka rōpū, including organising practices, preparing for performances, and nurturing cultural pride and connection.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about empowering people with intellectual disabilities to live great lives and who can bring strong cultural leadership to our service.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

If you're passionate about supporting people to live the lives they choose — and you have the heart and skills to guide our Kapa Haka rōpū — we'd love to hear from you.

  • Someone with strong values, compassion, and reliability
  • Experience in disability support (preferred but not essential – training provided)
  • Confidence and capability in Kapa Haka leadership
  • A team player who communicates well and works with mana and respect
  • Full NZ driver's licence
  • Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnights
  • Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

  • A supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Opportunities to grow cultural leadership skills
  • A role where you can make a real difference every day
  • Ongoing training and development
  • $ $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications
  • Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service
  • 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
  • FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker )

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply now and bring your mana to our team

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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