Residential Support Worker

Your Career - For People, For Purpose

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

Make a real difference every day. Join our welcoming team at our 9-bed housing and recovery service, with a planned respite service, where you'll support tangata whaiora to build independence, reconnect with their communities, and achieve meaningful recovery goals.

We have two permanent opportunities available – one full-time (40 hours per week) and one 24 hours per week – working across a 24/7 rotating roster (Monday–Sunday).

In this rewarding role, you'll:

• 🤝 Support tangata whaiora to attend mental and physical health appointments and strengthen whānau connections.
• 🏡 Support people to transition into independent living and thrive in their communities.
• 🌟 Build positive relationships with internal teams and community partners.
• 📝 Maintain accurate records and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture.

If you're passionate about supporting people to live well and want to be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

He kōrero mōu | About You

We are looking for individuals who are resilient, solution-focused, naturally energetic, and passionate about trying new things. You should have a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals, learn new skills, and build meaningful community connections.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent.
• A current First Aid certificate including CPR, or the willingness and ability to complete this
• Experience with recovery-focused approaches and managing challenging behaviours.
• Strong boundaries and a commitment to recovery values.
• A full NZ driver's licence.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi | We Offer

Join us to experience a work environment where values are not just words on a page.
You will also benefit from:

• Pay Equity Rates - $25.67 - $30.52 (based on qualification)
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Generous leave entitlements, including 3 wellbeing days and cultural leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling, budgeting, and mental health support
• Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more
• Many opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa's largest for-purpose organisations

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV and cover letter. Tell us about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for our team!