Support worker roles

Do you want to make a positive difference to people in your community? Read through this page and then complete the form if you are interested in becoming part of the Access team.

From day one, you’ll dive into essential skills with our paid induction program and hands-on buddying. We believe in “earn while you learn,” giving you the chance to enroll in a recognised vocational qualification in health and wellbeing through our respected industry training partner, Te Pūkenga/Careerforce.

Why join Access?

Comprehensive Training: Receive thorough training from the start, ensuring you feel confident and competent in your role.
Career Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs.
Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your growth is a priority.
Flexible Learning: Benefit from various training formats, including online courses, in-person sessions, and one-on-one mentoring.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to health and wellbeing programs to support your overall wellness.
Community Impact: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community.

Join us and discover a workplace that values your growth, supports your ambitions, and helps you achieve your career goals. Your future starts here at Access!

Level 0 – 2
For everyone who does not already hold a Health & Wellbeing qualification to L3 or L4 which is recognised in New Zealand.

He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Each tangata/person we care for will have individual care requirements, and you will support them with daily living tasks such as:

  • Personal care
  • Food preparation
  • Mobility
  • Bowel/urinary continence care
  • Medication
Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | Skills and experience
  • Genuinely love working with people who need support and seeing them thrive
  • Be intuitive and responsive to people’s feelings and needs
  • Be open to working alongside families to create a good life for the client
  • The right to work in New Zealand
  • Full/restricted driver’s license
  • Be available to every second work weekend

Level 3 – 4
For people who already have a Health & Wellbeing qualification to L3 or L4 which is recognised in New Zealand.

He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the roleEach tangata/person we care for will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with elements of daily living such as:

  • Palliative cares
  • Bowel cares
  • Dementia
  • Mental health
  • Medication

Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga | Skills and experience

  • Level 3 and level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate (recognised in NZ)
  • Spinal injury
  • Use of full, standing and two-person hoist
  • Stoma Management
  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Bi-cultural approach
  • Experience issuing prescribed medication
  • Full/restricted driver’s license
  • Be available to every second work weekend

Apply now! 

Please complete the form below in full. Please only submit the form once. Multiple applications will be rejected.
 Note that you will need to upload the following documents in this form so we advise having them ready:
1. CV, which includes two referees that you have reported to
2. Photo of your drivers licence, front and back
3. Photo of your visa information or eligibility to work in New Zealand

Support Worker Application

Location(s)

First, could you please tell us your current location.

PLEASE SELECT ONE LOCATION ONLY. If your location is not listed please select the nearest to you:

Work history

Have you previously worked for Access Community Health *
Are you available to work weekends and evenings? *
Do you have any health issues that might influence your performance in this role?  *
 What driver license do you hold?  *
Do you have a reliable warranted vehicle that is available to you to attend client cares? *

*Only applicants with a warranted vehicle will be eligible for work.

Do you have a smart phone to use for the purposes of recording client visits and timesheets?  *
 Do you consent to download and use Access Community Health applications (apps) on your personal phone for work purposes? *
Are you entitled to work in New Zealand? *

Sorry, we can only accept applications from people entitled to work in NZ.

Have you ever been charged with (including pending prosecutions) or convicted of a criminal offence? *

I confirm the information contained in this application form is complete and accurate and understand that if I am a successful candidate my employment may be terminated if any information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete.

Confirm *