Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability
Job Description
About Pact
At Pact, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected life.
We are a leading provider of community, vocational, and residential support across New Zealand. We support people with intellectual disabilities, mental health & addiction challenges and, young people, to reach their goals and build independence. Our passionate team walks alongside individuals, empowering them to thrive in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
About the Role
We’re looking for a full-timecommunity support worker who is ready to make a genuine impact. In this role, you'll support people as they explore their community, discover new interests, strengthen life skills, and work toward personal goals. Make a real difference in someone’s life every day — no two days are the same. Join a supportive team, earn while you learn, and build a meaningful career in disability support.
In this role, you will
- Support people in the community as they set and achieve personal goals
- Encourage participation in daily life and community activities
- Provide practical assistance with routines, well-being, and skill-building
- Model positive behaviours and foster confidence, resilience, and hope
- Keep clear, accurate documentation to support progress
- And most importantly, ensure the people you work with have fun and feel valued!
- In this role, weekend availability is a must.
- What you’ll bring
Our Wanaka team is looking for someone with
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, positive approach, even when things get challenging
A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed
A full driver’s licence and basic computer skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 Health & Wellbeing) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
The right to work in New Zealand (essential)
What will Pact offer you?
At Pact, you’ll join a supportive, down-to-earth team who care deeply about both our staff and the people we support.
We offer
As part of our commitment to your professional development, you’ll be supported to enrol in a recognised qualification after six months with us
$26.80 - $31.47 per,hour based on qualification
Long Service benefits to celebrate your milestones
Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 3 Qualification
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
The joy of watching people grow, achieve and thrive
Ready to build a meaningful career where every day counts? Visit our website: About Us - Pact Group to learn more about the incredible work we do, or submit your CV today and help empower people in our community to live life to the fullest.
Please note: You must already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
If you have any further questions about the role, please reach out to us at: [email protected]
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