Casual Support Worker

At NZCL, we are dedicated to supporting people with disabilities across Aotearoa to live full and meaningful lives. We believe everyone deserves equal opportunities, the ability to grow, and the chance to achieve their aspirations.

We are currently seeking reliable and responsive Casual Support Workers to support our Rangiora-based Intensive Support Services. This role is ideal for individuals who are flexible and available at short notice to cover staff sick leave and unplanned absences, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts across our Canterbury services. The successful applicant will be expected to be mobile between Rangiora and Spreydon as service needs evolve.

You will be part of a supportive team creating safe and positive environments where rangatahi and tamariki can build confidence, develop life skills, and connect with their communities.

About the Role | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko As a Casual Support Worker, you will support rangatahi and tamariki accessing our Intensive Support Services to live as independently as possible.

You will:

- Step in at short notice to provide cover for sick leave and unplanned shifts

- Work as part of a team to ensure consistency and quality of support

- Support young people to attend school and access education

- Promote overall health, wellbeing, and safety

- Assist rangatahi to set and achieve personal goals

- Encourage social interaction and participation in the community

What We Offer | He aha te whiwhi

Competitive pay rates between $23.97 – $29.68 per hour

- Flexible casual work with the opportunity to pick up shifts across Canterbury services

- Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications

- Tailored training specific to the needs of each young person

- Clinical supervision to support best practice

- Employee benefits including:

PB Tech discounts

- Discounted 2Degrees plans

- Southern Cross Health Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- “Refer a Friend” bonus programme

Who We’re Looking For | Ko wai tā mātou e rapu ana We are looking for people who are:

- Flexible, dependable, and able to respond quickly to shifts when needed

- Interested in picking up shifts across Rangiora and wider Canterbury services

- Passionate about supporting rangatahi to achieve positive outcomes

- Experienced, or confident, working with young people

- Understanding of, or willing to learn, Trauma-Informed approaches

- Understanding of, or willing to learn, Positive Behaviour Support strategies and principles

- Resilient and confident working alongside complex behaviours

- Knowledgeable about Intellectual Disability and/or Autism (preferred)

- Creative, proactive, and strong team players

- Holders of a full NZ driver’s licence

- Culturally aware, respectful, and empathetic

If you thrive in a dynamic, on-call environment and value the flexibility of casual work while building experience across multiple services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the NZCL team in Rangiora.

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu.

Please note: Applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or hold a valid NZ work visa. Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children’s checks are required.