IHC, IDEA Services and Timata Hou offer a wide range of career opportunities. We are looking for energetic, empathetic and dedicated people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

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Meet some of the people we support

Patrick thinks it’s very important to have support staff that are happy and full of life. "The support staff at the flats are really good at having a laugh with us. But they also won’t take any nonsense from anyone." Read more about Patrick and what makes a good support person.
Carolyn is very proud that she lives alone and can clean her house almost by herself, requiring a little help to clean the bathroom and laundry. "I can do everything else." Read more about Carolyn and what makes a good support person.
Stuart travels to meetings in Wellington and needs a little help to organise transport. Stuart likes support staff to be cheerful. "I like people who are happy-go-lucky. Friendly staff are important." Read more about Stuart and what makes a good support person.
Claire and Heather like support staff who smile and say hello as it makes them happy, especially when they are feeling down. Read more about Claire and Heather and what makes a good support person.
Dean enjoys getting out and about to the swimming pool and his volunteering commitments. Dean likes support staff to help with his finances and savings and keeping up the motivation. "Its excellent when staff have a positive attitude." Read more about Dean and what makes a good support person.
Duncan enjoys Maori studies, languages and computer skills amongst others. Duncan likes support staff to have a positive attitude. "I like staff that support me to do the things I want to do as this helps me to have a social life and to make friends." Read more about Duncan and what makes a good support person.