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

Moana Service is a welcoming home for three wonderful ladies, aged from their late twenties to mid-thirties, who flat together in a supported independent living environment.

Tamara is largely independent and enjoys spending her days exploring the outdoors, engaging in arts and crafts, and spending quality time with her boyfriend. She is passionate about indoor bowls and Jolt dance. Tamara requires some support to maintain her personal care, health, and wellbeing, as well as to enhance her weekly routine and achieve her personal goals.

Maya is very sociable and thrives in the Hōhepa community. She participates in Hōhepa's day programme during the week, assists the maintenance crew with small tasks, and is learning to play the drums. Maya needs support to maintain her personal care, health, and wellbeing, and to keep a consistent routine.

Rosie is embarking on a significant transition as she moves from her family home to flatting for the first time. She will be attending Hōhepa's day programme from Monday to Friday. Rosie loves socialising, enjoys a diverse range of music, dancing, painting, drama, acting, and outdoor activities. She will need support to adapt to flatting and to navigate this new experience. Rosie is very organised and quite independent, with a strong preference for routine.

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.  

Daily tasks include supporting with daily 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 $28.25 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Wednesday to Friday 7am to 9am and 4pm to 8pm 
• Saturday 2pm to 8pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 48 

Mō koe | About You

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. 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.