Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time

 
Location: Christchurch
Pay Rate: $25.99 – $31.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts

About the Role
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT). This team provides support across all shift types, including days, afternoons, evenings, overnight (awake night shift), split shifts, and weekends.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in the lives of people with learning disabilities—supporting them with everyday activities such as shopping, cooking, household tasks, personal care, and community participation.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone with a genuine passion for supporting others, who brings flexibility, compassion, and reliability to the role. Ideally, you will have:

• An NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (or equivalent), or at least one year of relevant experience
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy
• A positive and respectful approach to working with people with learning disabilities

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on qualifications
• An additional $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00 pm to 7:00 am)
• Ongoing training and development, including support to complete NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 and 3)
• Fully funded First Aid training, plus Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling, financial and career support
• Staff discounts at over 40 partner organisations

About Hawksbury Community Living Trust
At Hawksbury, we are committed to providing high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we support them to live meaningful, self-directed lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.

If you share our passion for disability support and are committed to making a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. Don’t delay—submit your application now and take the first step toward joining our dedicated team.