Support Worker, Tauranga
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Pathways

Support Worker

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time

Tauranga

Job Description

  • Permanent part-time role: Sunday to Tuesday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
  • Extra annual leave + Perk & Perk Plus discount app + more benefits
  • Respective & Supportive Team + Inclusive Work culture based in Tauranga


Support tāngata whaiora to strengthen their holistic wellbeing by assisting with meals, household tasks, and everyday routines that nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual health.


Pathways | Mō mātou

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing 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.


The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

To show you how much we value you, we offer:

  • Increased employer KiwiSaver contribution to help support your financial future
  • Five weeks of annual leave after 12 months’ employment
  • Two paid wellbeing days each year
  • $250 Extraordinary Payment Card each year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānanu
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app, giving you access to a wide range of everyday savings


The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a permanent part-time role based in Tauranga, working Sunday, Monday to Tuesday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.


In this role, you will:

  • Support tangata whai ora in a mental health adult respite setting, working alongside them individually towards a holistic recovery-focused goal
  • Have good people and communication skills and can work independently within a wider team
  • Be busy supporting tangata whai ora with budgeting and independent daily living skills
  • Attending appointments and advocating for tangata whai ora
  • Assisting tangata whai ora to connect with essential and wrap around support services in the community
  • Liaising with clinicians to achieve better outcomes for tangata whai ora through collaborative, person-centred care
  • Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping with everyday tasks


About You | Mōu

  • Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognized equivalent) or have commenced studies towards their qualification
  • You must hold a current full New Zealand Driver 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: 16 October 2026. Please note, this job ad may close early if a suitable candidate is found.


Position Description: Please copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf


Contact | Whakapā: Florebelle Karklins, Team Coach, via email Florebelle.Karklins@pathways.co.nz

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz

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

Desired Hard Skills

  • First Aid
  • Communication Skills
  • Budgeting

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Independent Work
  • Person-centred Care

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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