Support Worker

• Bring your NZ L4 Health and Wellbeing cert to our service
• Permanent part-time role
• You’ll enjoy extra annual leave and 2 wellbeing days annually

Care for our tāngatawhaiora to ensure they have what they need in our Nelson mental health service

Summary

AtWaimea Road, you'll join a fun, supportive, and dedicated team that workstogether to make a genuine difference in people's lives. We valuewhakawhanaungatanga, celebrate achievements, and create opportunities for bothtangata whai ora and kaimahi to flourish.

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Join our WaimeaResidential Recovery Service as a Support Worker and offer support to peoplewho are facing mental health challenges to live their best lives according tothem.

The Waimea servicesupports high-needs guests on their mental health journey and can house up to16 whai ora.

This role is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance tomake a real difference in people's lives.

The vacancy is Sundayand Monday 3pm – 11.30pm, based at Waimea in Nelson.

You’ll also:

• Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
• You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery model

The Benefits | Ngāāhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

About You | Mōu

You’ll work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail.  You’ll also

• Preferably you’ll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or are currently studying towards this.
• You’re non-judgemental and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support, and are prepared to do whatever it takes
• You have high cultural competency, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold a current full and clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 30 November 2026. Please note thatthis advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Rosie Dawn, Team Coach at Rosie.Dawn@pathways.co.nzif you have any questions.

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

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