Job Description

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy. 

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Sutherland Service is located on Hōhepa’s main campus and supports four women aged from their early 20s to mid-30s. In this role, you will be providing night-time support, including to one individual who uses a wheelchair and experiences mobility challenges.

Below is further information about the women supported at Sutherland Service:

• Beth enjoys spending time in sensory rooms and participating in music therapy. She finds comfort and happiness in activities such as going for drives, shopping, and colouring. She also enjoys visiting cafés or bakeries with her family and helping staff in the kitchen when given encouragement and support.

• Henna also enjoys sensory experiences and music therapy, as well as relaxing through drives and shopping trips. She likes colouring, visiting cafés or bakeries with her family, and helping in the kitchen with gentle prompting. Regular visits to her mother are particularly important to her overall wellbeing.

• Shar enjoys going out for shopping and drives, as well as spending time outdoors on walks or at playgrounds. She loves watching DVDs—especially Bob the Builder—and spending time in sensory spaces. Regular family visits are also valued and contribute to her sense of comfort and connection.

• Jas, who has recently joined the home, brings a wonderful sense of humour and expresses herself through laughter and giggles. She enjoys all types of music and loves swimming. While she sometimes uses a walker or wheelchair, she remains active, social, and eager to participate in community activities.

The ladies in this service enjoy having structure and routine, and they actively participate in household activities. They all value the company of their Support Workers and flat mates.

You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focussing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space.  Nightly tasks include supporting with night routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people’s ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you. 

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Sunday and Monday 11pm to 7am

• Monday and Tuesday 7am to 9am

Please note: the morning shifts are fixed term and will end on 2 May 2026.

Total Hours per fortnight: 40

Mō koe | About You

You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative. 

• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.

• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker. 

• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support

• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development

• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

• Long service leave 

• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

• Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury

At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.