Vulnerable Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

This is an opportunity to do meaningful work alongside families, communities and specialist services — helping people through difficult circumstances.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Whānau Support Worker

at Cambridge Community House Trust

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

Make a lasting difference. Support, empower and advocate for whānau through life's challenges while building stronger, safer communities.

1d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Youth Programme Coordinator - Project K Auckland

at Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

This is a Part time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

$31.25 – $33.40 per hour

Positively impact Auckland rangatahi within a leading community‑based organisation. Ongoing training and development opportunities.

22h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Student Support Advisor - Disabilities

at MIT

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Mahi that matters on a vibrant campus

Mahi that matters
Share your knowledge to support students reaching their goals
Free parking, Otara

Are you positive, service-focused who knows how to access the right methods of support, for our ākonga with disabilities?

16h ago

Listed one day ago

Intensive Support Worker - West Auckland

at New Zealand Health Group

This is a Full time job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland(Hybrid)

$23.97 - $30.57

Mentorship programme
Career development opportunities
EAP Support + Training Opportunities in a Supportive and Experienced team

Support tamariki, rangatahi and adults with complex needs in a rewarding role focused on independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Youth Development Worker

at Kick Back

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000 – $70,000 per year

Values-Driven Mahi
Youth Development Focused
Rangatahi-centric practice

Passionate about Social Justice? Want to be a part of a dedicated team on the front lines of the struggle to #EndYouth Homelessness? Join us!

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Kaiawhina

at TalentMax Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Mothers, babies, and whanau.
Collaborative team environment.
Make a real impact.

Make a real difference. Support whānau with culturally responsive care and advocacy in Henderson.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Support Worker

at Frontline Health Wellington & Lower North Island

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$29.90 - $31.88hr

Assist clients with disabilities to gain independence, achieve their rehabilitation goals and participate within the community.

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Community Connector Housing

at Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Providing intensive housing navigation and supports to kaumātua who experience housing insecurity or homelessness.

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

1:1 Disability Support Worker - Evaro Community Participation Service

at Wellington After-Care Association Inc.

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$26.04 – $30.57 per hour

Values‑driven organisation making a real difference in peoples' lives.
Supportive and passionate team.
Get paid to drink coffee, go to the beach, visit museums (& other cool things).

Seeking a compassionate & motivated individual to provide one-to-one disability support to a female client with Very High & Complex Needs.

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Pacific Outreach Social Worker

at TalentMax Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Advocacy and empowerment
Community engagement
Risk management and safeguarding

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing community-based social work support, advocating for whānau.

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Peer Support & Advocacy Worker

at Pou Whakaaro

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Deliver peer support to people experiencing mental illness and addiction, supporting their personal recovery.

9d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Support Worker - Fixed term

at Enliven Northern

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland(Remote)

Pay rate = $27.58

Fixed term role until Feb 2027
Active community focused role
Professional development opportunities

An active community focused role delivering services to our clients. Professional development available

18h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Youth Worker

at RWR Health

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Flights to Mt Isa + three months' free accommodation + vehicle for shared use
Full Time, Permanent opportunity working rostered and rotating shifts
Opportunities to develop towards team leadership or management

Support vulnerable children and young people in residential care, building trust, life skills and confidence in Mt Isa, QLD, Australia

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Community Support Worker-School Holiday Programme

at Spectrum Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Starting rate between $23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Purpose-led role with real impact in your local community
Variety in your day where no two shifts are the same
Do you know what it is to be a support worker? Would you like to know more?

Empower children with disabilities to maximise their potential!

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Residential Youth Worker - Te Au rere

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Palmerston North Location
Become a positive role model to our rangatahi

We are looking for empathetic, resilient and honest people interested in applying their skills and experience to supporting the wellbeing of rangatahi

10d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago