Awake Night Support Worker – Mental Health NZ L4

Wise Group; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per awake shift

Extra annual leave

Wellbeing days

KiwiSaver contribution

Job summary

Wise Group is seeking a part-time awake night shift worker for Halifax Respite in Nelson, providing short-term crisis support to tāngata whaiora during night hours. A mandatory NZ Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or equivalent) and a current first aid certificate are required, along with a NZ driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

The role offers a 11pm–7:30am Friday-Saturday shift, with a meal provided and extra annual leave, wellbeing days, and KiwiSaver contributions as

Qualifications

• Mental health experience is essential.
• Ability to build trust with whaiora and use de-escalation techniques.
• Calm, compassionate approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during the awake night shifts (11pm–7:30am) in Nelson.
• Perform administrative tasks, notes, handover, and support colleagues.
• Assist clients using a recovery model and carry out light tasks while clients sleep (e.g., cleaning, filing, kits).

Skills

Mental health experience

De-escalation

Attention to detail

Education

NZ Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate

First aid certificate

NZ Driver's licence

Job description

Wise Group is seeking a part-time awake night shift worker for Halifax Respite in Nelson, providing short-term crisis support to tāngata whaiora during night hours. A mandatory NZ Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or equivalent) and a current first aid certificate are required, along with a NZ driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

The role offers a 11pm–7:30am Friday-Saturday shift, with a meal provided and extra annual leave, wellbeing days, and KiwiSaver contributions as