Northland Community Services & Development Job Listings

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Support Worker

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 I Support Workers are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need. We’re currently hiring for the following workdays / hours: * Flexible schedule from Monday to Sunday, including two days off during the week * Option of morning or afternoon shifts available: 7am – 12pm or 4pm – 8pm 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 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. 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.

Whangārei, New Zealand

NZ$20-35/hour

Community Support Worker63885897997443111

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Community Support Worker

**Make a Meaningful Impact — Join Spectrum Care as a Community Support Worker** **Part Time - 32 Hours per week** **$23.50 - $29.10 per hour** **Whangarei Location** **Empowering women to live meaningful lives.** At **Spectrum Care**, we believe in supporting adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives — and we know that compassionate, capable support workers bring incredible strength to this mission. If you're someone who leads with empathy, communicates with heart, and thrives in a role that blends care with purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our team. **About the Role** This opportunity involves working in a warm, supportive home with **four young adult women** who live with **challenging behaviours**. They love swimming, going for walks, and enjoying time on the swings — so if you enjoy being active and outdoors, you'll fit right in! You'll be part of a **rotating roster**, providing consistent, calming support that helps these women feel safe, empowered, and understood. Every day brings new moments of connection, growth, and joy. **What You'll Do** As a **Community Support Worker**, you'll help individuals: - Participate in community activities - Build social connections - Pursue work or education goals - Develop daily living skills - Feel supported, respected, and valued **What You'll Bring** We're looking for a support worker who is: - Naturally empathetic and nurturing - Calm and grounding in all situations - Energetic and able to keep up with active lifestyles - Skilled at setting boundaries with kindness and clarity - A great communicator — with families, colleagues, and the people you support - Willing to assist with personal care and daily living tasks - Confident with comprehension and communication **Ideal Candidate** You might be just who we're looking for if you: - Are interested in gaining a Level 3 (or higher) Community Support Worker qualification — we can support you to achieve this while you work - Have experience (or a strong interest) in supporting people with disabilities, mental health needs, or challenging behaviours — especially nonverbal individuals - Are reliable, committed, and passionate about helping others - Hold a full New Zealand driver's licence - Can pass a NZ police check - The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Email etc.), and Intranet - Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered: - at least 3 years of relevant work experience, or - a relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2. **Why Spectrum Care?** We're proud to be an **equal opportunity employer** that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences — whether you're returning to the workforce, changing careers, or looking for a role that aligns with your values. **Ready to Make a Difference?** If you're passionate about people and want a career that truly changes lives, **apply now** and become part of something extraordinary.

Whangārei, New Zealand

NZ$20-30/hour

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Service Coordinator

**Service Coordinator - Full Time (40 hours/week)** **Whangārei location** **Empower Lives. Inspire Possibilities. Join Spectrum Care.** At **Spectrum Care**, we believe in *lives of choice, inclusive communities,* and *daring to dream*. Our mission - *"Realising possibilities - Whakatinana ana i ngā wawata"* - drives everything we do to support children, young people, and adults with disabilities, along with their whānau. We're looking for a **local leader** who knows the community and understands the role — someone ready to step in and make an immediate impact. If you're tech-savvy, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. **What You'll Do** As a Service Coordinator, you'll: - Oversee the day-to-day operations of supported living homes - Lead and support a team of dedicated staff - Coordinate a School Holiday Programme including venue, staff, and students - Monitor health, wellbeing, and lifestyle outcomes for the people we support - Facilitate connections for the people we support with the community - Collaborate with whānau and health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised services - Manage budgets and resources effectively **What You'll Bring** - A Diploma or Bachelor's in Human Services, or a related field (e.g. psychology, teaching, health, social work, or management) - Experience in the health, disability, or social services sector - Strong people management and leadership skills - Clear communication skills, and ability to communicate compassionately with whānau - Confidence using digital tools and systems (Word, email, browsers, etc.) - Budgeting and resource management experience - A full NZ Class 1 driver's licence - Ideally, you're local to Whangārei and familiar with the community **Why Join Spectrum Care?** - Competitive salary and benefits - Ongoing training and professional development - A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace - The chance to make a lasting impact in your community **Ready to Make a Difference?** If you're passionate about empowering people and creating inclusive communities, we want to hear from you! **Apply now and help us realise possibilities - Whakatinana ana i ngā wawata.** **Spectrum Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.**

Whangārei, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Receptionist - Kaitaia

**Location: Kaitaia, Northland** - Are you keen to facilitate the transformation of lives impacted by substance use? - Come and work with the team at The Kaitaia Bridge, in a role with The Salvation Army Addiction Services - in which the right person can make a real difference for people in our community. - The successful applicant will be an integral part of the team as we serve our community. - The successful applicant will use their excellent customer service skills to provide a warm welcome to visitors to our site, and to support them to engage with our team who work to provide help to those who need it. - Use your outstanding administration skills to provide operational, and practical assistance to the team. - This is 30 hour per week permanent role. **About the Department/Operation/Programme:** The Salvation Army Northland Regional exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive. **About the role** - To provide a first impression for our site that reflects who we are and what we aim to achieve. - The role includes working with members of the public seeking help, ensuring visitors to the site are welcomed and can access what they need. - The role also includes administration functions for the Kaitaia Bridge. **Person Specifications:** The person we are looking for will have: - Understanding of, respect for, and the ability to work within the Salvation Army's mission and values - Highly Innovative, responsive, supportive, flexible, and adaptable. - Has a can-do attitude - Friendly, professional manner in relation to all forms of stakeholder interaction - Strong client focus (internal and external clients) - Ability to respond appropriately to people presenting to reception with sensitivity, caring and patience - Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including clients and professionals - Cultural awareness - Fluency in Te Reo an advantage - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey information clearly - Able to be self-managed and self-motivated - Competent user of MS systems eg: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with email systems, online calendar, and client database preferred - Energetic and enthusiastic - Proven competence in record-keeping, with good organisation and administrative skills - Commitment to quality improvement processes - Demonstrates tact and discretion - Able to maintain confidentiality - Sense of humour - Team player who will contribute positively to the morale & kaupapa of the team - Time and desk management skills to prioritize multiple tasks, keep track of work in progress, and meet deadlines - Commitment to continuing professional development - A current full NZ driver's licence **Our offer to you:** - An additional working week of Salvation Army leave is awarded annually on 1 July - Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing - Subsidised flu vaccinations - Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross - TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 This role is **permanent part time** and hours worked will be **30 hours per week.** The **starting hourly rate** for this role will fall between **$26 and $30** The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Far North District, Northland Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Pou Whanau Connector

**Location - Kaitaia** The Salvation Army Kaitaia Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive**.** We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Social Worker or addictions counsellor for a part-time role in Kaitaia working with Tangata Whai Ora in a community setting, to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and/or other drug use. This is a specialist role working with the Meth Demand Reduction program. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health. - Group facilitation - Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment. - Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures - Transport of Tangata Whai Ora to and from treatment providers **Person Specification:** - Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions or equivalent - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Good cross-cultural understanding including knowledge of Te Reo me nga Tikanga - DAPAANZ Registration - Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies. - Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality **Our offer to you:** - An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July - Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing - Subsidised flu vaccinations - Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross - TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 - A Vehicle will be provided to assist with transportation of Tangata Whai Ora **Hours of work:** This is a **permanent part-time** role of 32 hours per week. **The starting salary** for this role will be **$49,250 per annum**. **This role is covered by a pay equity agreement.** The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Far North District, Northland Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Support Worker - Whangarei63655922556418115

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Support Worker - Whangarei

* 74.5 hours per fortnight * Mainly awake night shifts 9pm to 7am * $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications Mo te tunga | About the role IDEA Services is committed to empowering people with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful lives—both in the comfort of their own homes and as active, valued members of their communities. As a Support Worker, you'll be providing overnight support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while promoting dignity and independence. This includes managing risk, responding to individual care plans, and offering compassionate, person-centred support throughout the night. Your presence will provide reassurance and continuity of care, helping each person feel secure and respected. Check out our website to learn more: https://www.idea.org.nz/become-a-support-worker Nga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring * Previous experience as a Support Worker is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and compassion. * Flexibility to work rostered shifts. * A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours. * Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support. * A Full NZ driver's license Nou te rourou | What's in it for you? * $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications. * IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications. * Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service. * 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme. * FREE?Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support. Mo matou | About us IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community. IDEA Services Ltd?is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer. The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply The first step is to submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the application process you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV outlining your previous experience. We are unable to discuss your suitability for the role until we have received your application. If you have any questions about the application process or specific queries about the position, please use the contact details below to speak to recruitment.

Whangārei, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary