Medication Support Worker - Casual

MASH Trust; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Rewarding Work

Comprehensive Training and Development

Career Advancement

Supportive Environment

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

MASH Trust in New Zealand is seeking caring individuals for casual, as-needed support roles. We value people who are patient, kind, and able to connect with others, staying calm under pressure and showing up for the people we support.

You’ll be paid between $24.00 and $29.70 per hour, receive comprehensive training, including first aid, and benefit from a supportive team environment and wellness programs. A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people.
• Person-centred focus.
• Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
• A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential.
• Mental Health work experience or lived experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to individuals, demonstrating warmth and connection.
• Respond to people’s needs in a casual, as-needed basis.

Skills

Passion for People

Empathy & Understanding

Team Player

Driver Licence

Previous Mental Health Experience

Job description

What we offer you:

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn between $24.00 - $29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services

Positions:

These are casual positions, working on an as and when required basis.
At MASH Trust, we believe great support workers are good humans first — kind, calm under pressure, and able to truly connect with others. If you're someone who naturally shows up for people, listens deeply, and brings warmth to every interaction, you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

We're Looking For Someone With:

• A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people
• Empathy & Understanding: Person-centred focus.
• Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential
• Previous Experience: Mental Health work or lived experienceessential

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.