Coordinate and provide community-based mental health support to clients in Wellington.

Support Worker

Take your support into the community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people on their mental health journey.

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.
  • Multiple discounts through our employee Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Competitive pay rates – earn up to $32.30 per hour (based on qualifications)

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 10:00am to 6:30pm. As a Support Worker, you'll report to the Team Coach and join our dynamic mobile service. You'll work alongside a supportive team of Support Workers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people on their mental health journey.

While mental health experience is preferred, we also highly value lived and life experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide medication support and recovery-focused care.
  • Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
  • Empower independent daily living skills and goal achievement.
  • Foster positive community connections and strong foundations.
  • Work alongside Registered Health Professionals with a common purpose.
  • Manage your caseload with the support of a collaborative team.

You

We're looking for passionate individuals who thrive on autonomy and value independence.

You will also have:

  • A current full NZ driver's licence.
  • A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • The Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW), or a recognised equivalent — or be currently studying toward this qualification or equivalent.

To check qualification equivalency, go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf Applications Close: 30 September 2026. Please note, this job advert may close earlier than the listed date if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Recruitment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries.

For further information, visit our website 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.

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