Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability
09/03/2026
23/03/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Palmerston North
Community Services and Development
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 and 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.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for full-time support workers to walk alongside people as they explore their community, dive into their hobbies, and build life skills.
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!
The right candidate will be flexible to work a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
Our Palmerston North team is looking for someone with:
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A positive attitude and calm approach in challenging situations
A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed
A full driver’s licence and basic computer skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 4 Health and Wellbeing) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
Must have the right to work in New Zealand
Why Join Us?
We’re a supportive, down-to-earth team that shows up for each other and the people we support. We offer you:
In-house training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to best support our clients
$26.80 - $31.47 per hour based on qualification
Celebrate your milestones with Long Service benefits
Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 4 Qualification
Free Employee Assistance if you require additional, confidential support
Watch people grow and blossom whilst celebrating every achievement
Visit our website About Us - Pact Group to find out more about the fantastic work Pact does and/or submit your CV today and join us in empowering people in our community to live life to the fullest.
Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
