Rehabilitation Assistant - Auckland Intensive (casual)


Rehabilitation Assistant – Auckland

  • Committed, Passionate People
  • Auckland – West
  • Casual

Looking for a fun, rewarding role where no two days are the same? Read on and apply! ABI is looking for someone like you!

Join our team and help people recovering from brain injury and neurological conditions achieve their goals and regain their independence.

  • Meaningful work that changes lives
  • Creative, varied and engaging days
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing learning opportunities
  • Career development in rehabilitation and healthcare

ABI Rehabilitation is a leading provider in brain injury rehabilitation.  We hold CARF accreditation, an international gold standard in person centred rehabilitation.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, your main role is to provide support to adults with traumatic brain injuries by providing a safe environment and supporting them with their goals and daily tasks.  Your role will also include supporting clients to participate in meaningful activities and support them with daily house tasks to help them achieve maximum independence.

Previous experience working with people who have challenges with their mental health and/or physical limitations is preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients is essential. A relevant qualification in mental health is desirable.

As our services operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, and awake night shifts and are rostered Monday – Sunday.

Duties could include the following:

  • Encouraging engagement and physical activity
  • Supporting and participating in daily tasks such as planning, cooking, shopping and cleaning
  • Personal cares
  • Championing best practice

What do you need?

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in New Zealand rehabilitation, mental health or healthcare
  • Ideally have a Health and Wellbeing Qualification (or similar); however, if you are willing to commit to working towards a qualification then we would love to hear from you
  • A full, clean New Zealand driver's license
  • A 'can-do' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries
  • Flexibility in the hours you can work, you will be on a roster
  • Strong communications skills 

Pay rate: Pay Equity Banding $24.70 to $30.15 per hour (based on level of qualification)

We're looking for energetic, compassionate people who enjoy working with others, are keen to learn, and want to make a genuine difference. If you're passionate about helping people and looking for a role with purpose, growth and plenty of variety, and if this sounds like a great fit for you then we would love to hear from you!

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Casual

Job no: IKAK60469

Location: Auckland Intensive (180 Metcalfe Road, Ranui, Auckland)

Closing Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026