Role Requirements and Application Process
What we are looking for
You (the applicant) must meet the following criteria:
- Work Eligibility: You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We do not provide visa sponsorship. Preference will be given to New Zealand citizens and residents.
- Driver’s Licence: A full, clean New Zealand Driver’s Licence is required.
- Qualifications: A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2, 3, or 4) or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven hands-on experience in a similar healthcare role. You should have a track record of providing high-quality, individualised, and community-oriented support for individuals aged 18+ with complex needs.
How to apply
If you meet the criteria, please complete our online employment application form in full. You will need to upload the following supporting documents (as PDF files only) at the end of the completed application form:
- A current cover letter
- An up-to-date CV or resume
- Your driver’s licence (both front and back of your licence)
- A secondary form of ID (such as a passport, or full NZ birth certificate)
- Your current visa (if applicable)
Job description for a Vocational Support Person (Support Worker): for the full details of the role, view the job description here
Thank you.
Employment Application Form
1. The purpose is to collect information to assist the Chris Ruth Centre to make a decision on the suitability for the position you have applied for.
2. The information you have provided in the cover letter, CV/resume and if applicable visa documentation will be used to assess your suitability for the role, you are applying for.
3. You are to ensure that all information provided is accurate; failure to provide the correct information may prejudice our ability to assess your suitability.
4. If employed by the Chris Ruth Centre Trust, provision of false information is grounds for dismissal.
5. All information will remain confidential and held in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
6. If you are not offered employment with the Chris Ruth Centre Trust, all documentation will be destroyed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.