Wake Over Support Worker

Note: While Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicants with the visa process. Please do not apply if you do require visa support.

Hōhepa is a disability support service in the Hawke’s Bay for people with intellectual disabilities. These people are full of life, and you will be helping them to reach their potential! 

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Discounted Gym Membership 
• A range of other local business discounts, such as Mitre 10 Napier
• Discounted prices on Hōhepa Products (Dairy, woodwork, candles etc...)

We offer a competitive wage of between $25.33 - $31.06 (Wake Over work only)

This is an overnight role; normal hours of work would be 2100-0700 and you will need to be awake during that time. This is not a sleepover role. In this role you will be providing support for our people overnight, which includes a lot of computer work, so computer literacy is required.

As a Wakeover Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities—many of whom live with complex mental health needs and may display high-energy or challenging behaviours. This is an awake overnight role, requiring you to stay alert, calm, and compassionate throughout the night. You’ll respond to any needs that arise, ensuring a safe and reassuring environment. Your resilience and understanding of disability will help you see beyond behaviours to the person within, recognising their strengths and potential. We’re looking for intuitive, dependable people who are respectful, observant, and committed to making a difference. If you bring patience, a steady presence, and a sense of humour, you’ll help create moments of comfort and connection—even in the quiet hours.

Why choose Hohepa?

Hohepa is an organization that support those with intellectual disabilities, we work closely with a range of organizations to enable our people so they can achieve the best quality of life. We are a uniquely New Zealand organization, founded in the Hawke’s Bay in 1957, come join our community!

Curious? want to know more? Contact our Recruitment Manager, on 0272654697

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s bay. Applications submitted with the use of AI or Translation Technology will be rejected.