At HealthCare NZ, our support workers are at the heart of what we do. Every day, they help thousands of New Zealanders live more independently, safely and confidently in their own homes and communities. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where compassion meets purpose, HealthCare NZ offers fulfilling jobs for support workers. 

What does a support worker do?

Support workers provide essential assistance to people who need help with daily living. The support worker responsibilities include:

• Personal care. Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Health support. Assisting with medication reminders and wellbeing monitoring.
• Household tasks. Light cleaning, laundry and basic meal preparation.
• Companionship. Offering emotional support and helping people stay socially connected.
• Community engagement. Supporting people to attend appointments, events or activities.

Whether you’re helping someone start their day or supporting them through a tough moment, your support work with HealthCare NZ has a lasting impact. For more information about vacancies for support workers, contact HealthCare NZ.

Why choose HealthCare NZ for support worker vacancies?

Nationwide reach. With offices in more than 30 locations, we support communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Training and development. We offer free training and ongoing professional development, including NZQA-recognised qualifications.

Career progression. Many of our support workers go on to become team leaders, service coordinators or clinical specialists.

Inclusive culture. We celebrate diversity and value the unique perspectives our team members bring.

Supportive environment. You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about people – including you.

Who can become a support worker?

You don’t need prior experience to enquire about jobs as a support worker, just a genuine desire to help others. We look for: 

• strong communication and empathy 
• reliability and a positive attitude 
• willingness to learn and grow 
• a commitment to making a difference. 

We’ll support you with training, mentoring and everything you need to succeed. 

Find support worker jobs

Explore our current vacancies or register your interest to be notified when new support worker roles become available. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fresh opportunity, HealthCare NZ is here to help you build a career that matters.