Job Description
17th December, 2025
Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
Access Community Health l Uru Ātea stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers provide services to more than 40,000 people. And we listen to each one of them, because we genuinely care. 'A better day, every day'
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Each Tangata will have individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living. No qualifications or prior experience are required, as we provide comprehensive training to ensure all Kaiāwhina | Support Workers are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need.
Need to be able to work alternative weekends
Morning shifts: 7am - 11:30am
Evening shifts: 4pm - 8pm
Whakangungu l Training
Paid training! Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two – four weeks of employment and is a mixture of practical training, online self-directed learning, and working with a buddy trainer.
We cover the basics of support including:
Infection prevention control
Moving and Handling
Medication management
Practical tasks including personal cares, compression therapy, meal preparation etc.
Policies and procedures
Mōhou Ake | About You
Genuinely love working with people who need support and seeing them thrive
Be intuitive and responsive to people's feelings and needs
Own a smartphone
The right to work in New Zealand
Full/restricted driver's license
Be available to work every second weekend
He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?
Flexible hours, weekends, mornings, evenings
$1.00 per hour extra in your pay for weekend work!
Access is leading the way, we see Kaiāwhina | Support Work as a professional career path and we have built a career path framework to nurture your profession
Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Get endless data (40GB at max speed, then reduced), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, and voicemail for just $24.15/month
Access Community Health l Uru Ātea has a mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities. Access l Uru Ātea is more than just our name, Uru Ātea means “to enter space” and is our promise to deliver services in our client’s space, wherever that may be.
Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
Access Community Health l Uru Ātea stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers provide services to more than 40,000 people. And we listen to each one of them, because we genuinely care. 'A better day, every day'
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Each Tangata will have individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living. No qualifications or prior experience are required, as we provide comprehensive training to ensure all Kaiāwhina | Support Workers are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need.
Need to be able to work alternative weekends
Morning shifts: 7am - 11:30am
Evening shifts: 4pm - 8pm
Whakangungu l Training
Paid training! Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two – four weeks of employment and is a mixture of practical training, online self-directed learning, and working with a buddy trainer.
We cover the basics of support including:
Infection prevention control
Moving and Handling
Medication management
Practical tasks including personal cares, compression therapy, meal preparation etc.
Policies and procedures
Mōhou Ake | About You
Genuinely love working with people who need support and seeing them thrive
Be intuitive and responsive to people's feelings and needs
Own a smartphone
The right to work in New Zealand
Full/restricted driver's license
Be available to work every second weekend
He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?
Flexible hours, weekends, mornings, evenings
$1.00 per hour extra in your pay for weekend work!
Access is leading the way, we see Kaiāwhina | Support Work as a professional career path and we have built a career path framework to nurture your profession
Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Get endless data (40GB at max speed, then reduced), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, and voicemail for just $24.15/month
Access Community Health l Uru Ātea has a mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities. Access l Uru Ātea is more than just our name, Uru Ātea means “to enter space” and is our promise to deliver services in our client’s space, wherever that may be.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Support Worker- New Plymouth position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Taranaki offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.