Support Workers - LLDS; Nelson

Support Workers - Live Life Disability Support (Nelson) 2025

• Nelson, Tasman, Motueka locations
• Permanent 'full-time and part-time, Fixed term and Casual opportunities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll be helping people to join in community activities and events, drive people to appointments and catch‑ups, as well as supporting people with their personal care and household jobs. Knowing you're making a positive impact in someone's life can truly have the same effect on your own.

We have a variety of positions available working a range of shifts 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 (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate.

If you're looking for a role that benefits you as well as those you'll be around each day, this is it.

You can work in the way that works best for you – whether that's full‑time or part‑time, or morning, afternoon/evening, overnight or casual shifts. You'll be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.

About the Team/Service/Location

Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provides support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community.

We support people to manage their day‑to‑day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences, and can guarantee that no two days working at Live Life DSS are ever the same.

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and serve all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

For more information on living and working in Nelson .

About you

Applicants must have a full NZ Driver's License and be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal record/police checks – you must declare any convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Children Act 2014.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Please click Apply Now to complete our online application form and include an updated CV and cover letter explaining your interest in this position. You will be asked to indicate your availability and shifts/hours preferences on your application form.

Applications via email will not be considered.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job Reference: N25-LLDS-NN-OCT-DEC

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson