Casual Support Worker

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 4 Qualification

Flexible shifts

Meal provided (awake night staff)

EAP

Job summary

Pathways in New Zealand is seeking casual Support Workers across the Wairarapa region to provide mental health support and everyday living assistance. The role offers varied shifts and opportunities to gain valuable experience across community mobile, respite, residential, and recovery services.

Applicants may need NZCHW or be studying towards it, hold a valid driver's licence and first aid cert, and be flexible with shifts.

Qualifications

• A current full driver's licence
• A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
• For our respite services, NZCHW or a recognised equivalent, or currently studying towards this qualification
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts

Responsibilities

• Support guests in respite services with medication, provide a listening ear, assist with activities, maintain a home, cook, clean, and host visiting clinical teams
• In residential services, assist with appointments, shopping, cleaning and medication
• In community services, undertake home-based support including household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping, taking medication and exercising from home

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW)

Job description

Casual Employment Across The Wairarapa Region

NEW Pay steps from $24.56-$32.30 + Gain a qualification!

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in mental health support

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.

• Gain a Level 4 Qualification
• New pay steps of $24.56-$32.30 (Dependent on qualifications)
• Flexible shifts
• Meal provided for awake night staff
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery).

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 sit activities, maintain a home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.

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

The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• A current full driver's licence
• A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
• For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent?
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 5 September 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, the advert may close earlier than the listed date. 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.