Casual Support Worker

Wise Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $32.30/hr

EAP

Job summary

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We’re dedicated to transforming lives and supporting people to live independently with dignity.

This casual role offers flexibility and variety, based in Hamilton, with awake night shifts available. Reporting to the Team Coach, you will help people connect with their communities, assist with daily tasks, budgeting and medication support, and accompany appointments.

Qualifications

• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent)
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts including awake night shifts.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support people connect back with their community
• Support with cooking, cleaning, gardening and helping with everyday household tasks
• Assisting with budgeting and independent daily living
• Medication support where required
• Attending appointments and advocating for the people we support

Education

Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

New Zealand First Aid Certificate

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Casual work with flexibility & variety based in Hamilton.
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour + join a supportive team.
• If you're open to awake night shifts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here is an opportunity to work in the mental health and addiction sector while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.

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.

• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• An organization that believes in its purpose
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Reporting to the Team Coach, our casual roles provide cover for permanent Support Workers - the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available. Candidates available for awake night shifts are preferred. We operate 7 days a week.

If this sounds like you? Here are some of the responsibilities required of you:

• Support people connect back with their community
• Support with cooking, cleaning, gardening and helping with everyday household tasks
• Assisting with budgeting and independent daily living
• Medication support where required
• Attending appointments and advocating for the people we support
• A current full New Zealand driver’slicence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent)
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts including awake night shifts.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. Lived experience is also valued.

Closing Date | Rą Katinga: 27 March 2026. Please note that this job might close sooner if preferred candidate is found.

Contact | Whakapā: Jackie Harrison, Team Coach via email ***************@pathways.co.nz

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

Note: The Criminal History Check isExemptfrom The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.