Support Worker - Te Awamutu

Access Community Health Support workers | Kaiāwhina help build strong, trusting relationships with tangata and their whānau

20th October, 2025

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 :

• Monday – Friday and must be able to work every second weekend.
• Option of morning or afternoon shifts available : 7am – 12pm or 4pm – 8pm

Mōhou Ake | About You

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 :

He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?

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.

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