Support Worker

Support tāngata whaiora in holistic wellness : help with meals, chores and more to nurture their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction, and well-being services in Aotearoa. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we’ve been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

To show you how much we value you, we offer

• Increased employer Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānanu
• Friday & Saturday, 7am- 3 : 30pm
• Friday & Saturday, 3pm- 11 : 30pm

In this role you will :

• Support people in a mental health adult respite setting, working individually and as part of a team.
• Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team.
• Be busy supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills.
• Attending appointments and advocating for people.
• Might be assisting people to connect with their communities.
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping with everyday tasks.
• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing or a recognized equivalent)
• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga : 8 November 2025 . Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found

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"Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

Covid Vaccination is mandatory for all workers due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19 risks. (two primary doses and at least one booster is required).”

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