Support participants' health and wellbeing and help transition them into employment via farm work

Farm Support Worker

Support people with their health and wellbeing and assist in transitioning them into employment all whilst enjoying the outdoors. Join our whānau in fostering positive change!

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.

Established by Pathways in 2002, Hamlin Road Farm is a certified organic farm that provides unique transitional employment and education opportunities for people experiencing mental illness, adding another dimension to their recovery journey.

The farm allows people to create an identity as a worker and gain the skills, qualifications and confidence to think about a job anywhere.

With a strong focus on sustainability, Hamlin Road Farm grows an array of organic produce and seedlings in its nine large outside garden beds, six shade houses and its citrus orchard and propagation house.

The Benefits:

  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave + 2x Paid Wellbeing Days
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • Holiday programme assistance
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

The Role:

As a Farm Support Worker your role will be supporting people in real employment, the maintenance of an organic farm, and supporting people with their health and wellbeing. You might be supporting them to access the resources they need to live well and assist them towards building resilience into their lives. You will be encouraging and assisting people to connect with their communities and building relationships that matter most, and you'll need to be prepared to do whatever it takes to make a difference.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 32 hours per week. You will be working Monday – Thursday, 7am – 4pm. You will be able to work on our market stall one Saturday and Sunday per month. You must also be able to cover a lawn mowing contract as needed.

You:

  • A current full driver's licence
  • Either the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent)
  • Knowledge in horticulture
  • Customer service skills
  • Knowledge in the Health and Wellbeing sector

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if suitable candidates are found.

For further information, visit our website https://www.pathways.co.nz/services/hamlin-road-farm

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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