Casual Support Worker

Wise Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perk Plus discount app

Earn up to 32.95 NZD per hour

Flexible shifts

EAP

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

Pathways is seeking casual Support Workers in the Wellington region to provide mental health support across community mobile, respite, residential and recovery services. The role offers flexible hours and a chance to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference.

Casual positions cover leave for permanent staff; hours vary and include irregular shifts; wage steps from 25.05 to 32.95 NZD per hour dependent on qualifications; applicants with a current NZ driver’s license and first

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand driver's licence.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexible and available for varying shifts.
• NZCHW Level 4 NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in respite services with medications, activities, cooking, cleaning and daily living tasks.
• Provide on-site support across community, residential and mobile services.
• Support home-based recovery, attend appointments, assist with meals, groceries and household tasks.
• Support clients in medication management and ensuring safety during visits to homes and services.

Skills

Caring nature

Person-centred approach

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NZCHW Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

• Casual employment available across the Wellington region
• Competitive Pay steps from $25.05 to $32.95
• Casual work offering the chance to gain valuable experience in mental health support

Do you have flexible hours and enjoy variety? Join Pathways as a Casual Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in people’s mental health.

About Pathways |Mōmātou

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'wairuaand spirit.

The Benefits |Ngāāhuatangakeiamātou

• Perk Plus discount app
• Earn up to $32.95 per hour dependent on qualifications
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible shifts to suit your holiday plans

The Role |Mōtēneitūrangamahi

Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers,providinga diverse range of experiences across our Wellington-based services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). Join us today and broaden your skillset!

In some services there may be theoptionfor regular shifts for a fixedperiod of time.

This varied role could see you working on a variety of different tasks:

When working in a respite service you would support guests with medication, provide a listening ear, support on siteactivities,maintaina large home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.

In our residential services you would be beside the supported person for tasks like appointments, shopping,cleaningand medication.

In our community services you would undertake home based support that includes supporting people with household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping taking medication and exercise from home.

In our community teams you would visit people in their own homes to support them with a home-based recovery daily living activity, including support with takingmedication, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, gardening, householdcleaningand exercise from home.

The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. Weoperate24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Casual employees can work across a range of services across different Wellington (Miramar/Brooklyn/Central Wellington, Lower Hutt, Tawa/Porirua/TitahiBay and Kapiti).

The Team

You’llbe reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Wellington team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.

About You |Mōu

You’llhave a caring nature and the ability to work with people from a person-centred approach.You’llalways work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail.You will also need to have:

• A current full driver’s licence
• A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
• The Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.Or,currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised 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

Closing Date | Rā Katinga:

6 November 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, the advert may close earlier than the listed date.

Position Description |Ngākōreromōtēneitūranga:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact:

[e-mail] for any queries.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathwaysiscommitted to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.