Permanent Reliever - Whakatū - Nelson

Permanent Reliever – Disability Support Worker, Whakatū Nelson

Permanent | 32 hours per week | $30.06 per hour | 5 weeks’ annual leave

Full-Time | Female Only Role

Mō Tēnei Tūranga | About the Role

Are you caring, adaptable, and someone who enjoys variety in your work?

We’re looking for a Permanent Reliever Disability Support Worker to join our team in Whakatū Nelson.

This permanent role supports people across all our female only adult services in the Nelson region. You’ll work alongside different people and teams, providing support where it’s needed while helping people live the life they choose.

Flexibility is key. You’ll need to be comfortable working across all adult services and a varied roster, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers/wakeovers.

What We Offer

• $30.06 per hour
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• A varied and rewarding permanent role
• Ongoing training and support

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Tohu | What You Will Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is warm, calm, reliable, and adaptable
• Is flexible to work across all adult services in Nelson
• Can provide personal care with dignity and respect, including for people with high and complex needs
• Communicates well and builds positive relationships
• Understands Enabling Good Lives principles, or is willing to learn
• Is available to work a varied roster, including weekends

You will also need a full, current New Zealand Driver Licence, a current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one at our cost), and eligibility to work in New Zealand.

If you hold a work visa, you must have at least 12 months remaining before expiry.

Please note: No AEWV job tokens are available for this region.

This is a female-only position and is exempt under section 27 of the Human Rights Act 1993 due to the personal care and privacy requirements of the people we support.

Ko Wai Mātou | Who We Are

Community Care Trust Aotearoa’s vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity.

We work in partnership with adults and youth across Te Waipounamu, walking alongside people to support them to live the life they choose as valued and contributing members of their communities.

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to their role.

Te Tuku Tono | How to Apply

If you enjoy variety, connecting with people, and being part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close:

Monday 7th September 2026 at 5pm.

The closing date may be subject to change, so we encourage you to apply early.

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