New Zealand Government
Support Workers - LLDS (Wairau) 2026
New Zealand Government, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752
## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Support Workers - Live Life Disability Support (Wairau) 2026*** Blenheim location* Permanent - full-time and
part-time, Fixed term and Casual opportunities* If you're passionate about people, community
connection, and leading with heart, this is the role for you.* This role enables you to
feel you are making a real difference.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to join incommunity activities and events, drive people to appointments and catch-ups, aswell as supporting people with their personal care and household jobs. Knowingyou're making a positive impact in someone's life can truly have the sameeffect on your own. We have a variety of positions available working a range ofshifts and hours including weekends. * Your
hourly rate will be $25.37 to $31.13 an hour, dependent upon your
qualifications as recognized under the Care and Support Workers (Pay
Equity) Settlement Act 2017.* Sleepovers
(10.00PM to 7.00AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate.If you're looking for a role that benefits you as well asthose you'll be around each day, this is it.You can work in the way that works best for you - whetherthat's full-time or part-time, or morning, afternoon/evening, overnight orcasual shifts. You'll be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health andWellbeing Certificate. *Please view the position description for furtherinformation.***About the Team/Service/ Location**Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provide support topeople who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlboroughcommunity. We support people to manage their day to day lives in waysand at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range ofabilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursuetheir dreams and try out new experiences and can guarantee that no two daysworking at Live Life DSS are ever the same. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but weare spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our workcan be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we workhard to make a difference.
For more information on living and working in Blenheim /Wairau click**About you**As a Support Worker, you need to be empathetic and havepatience when supporting all type of patients.Applicants must have a full NZ Driver License and beeligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying.Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional uponcriminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/or pendingcharges on your application form. This will include checks under the ChildrenAct 2014.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. **How to Apply**Please click **'Apply Now'** to complete our onlineapplication form and include an **updated CV and cover letter** explainingyour interest in this position. You will be asked to indicate your availabilityand shifts/hours preferences on your application form. All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers' portal**.**
Applications viaemail will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact;Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at
or03 539 5748 ORKaren Bailey (Group Manager) at
.**Job Ref: W26-LLDS-WR-Jan-Mar**Applications close: **31 March 2026**.*We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.*| Location: | Marlborough Community | #J-18808-Ljbffr
part-time, Fixed term and Casual opportunities* If you're passionate about people, community
connection, and leading with heart, this is the role for you.* This role enables you to
feel you are making a real difference.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to join incommunity activities and events, drive people to appointments and catch-ups, aswell as supporting people with their personal care and household jobs. Knowingyou're making a positive impact in someone's life can truly have the sameeffect on your own. We have a variety of positions available working a range ofshifts and hours including weekends. * Your
hourly rate will be $25.37 to $31.13 an hour, dependent upon your
qualifications as recognized under the Care and Support Workers (Pay
Equity) Settlement Act 2017.* Sleepovers
(10.00PM to 7.00AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate.If you're looking for a role that benefits you as well asthose you'll be around each day, this is it.You can work in the way that works best for you - whetherthat's full-time or part-time, or morning, afternoon/evening, overnight orcasual shifts. You'll be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health andWellbeing Certificate. *Please view the position description for furtherinformation.***About the Team/Service/ Location**Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provide support topeople who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlboroughcommunity. We support people to manage their day to day lives in waysand at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range ofabilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursuetheir dreams and try out new experiences and can guarantee that no two daysworking at Live Life DSS are ever the same. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but weare spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our workcan be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we workhard to make a difference.
For more information on living and working in Blenheim /Wairau click**About you**As a Support Worker, you need to be empathetic and havepatience when supporting all type of patients.Applicants must have a full NZ Driver License and beeligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time ofapplying.Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional uponcriminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/or pendingcharges on your application form. This will include checks under the ChildrenAct 2014.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. **How to Apply**Please click **'Apply Now'** to complete our onlineapplication form and include an **updated CV and cover letter** explainingyour interest in this position. You will be asked to indicate your availabilityand shifts/hours preferences on your application form. All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers' portal**.**
Applications viaemail will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact;Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at
or03 539 5748 ORKaren Bailey (Group Manager) at
.**Job Ref: W26-LLDS-WR-Jan-Mar**Applications close: **31 March 2026**.*We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.*| Location: | Marlborough Community | #J-18808-Ljbffr