Support Worker

Wise Group; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased employer KiwiSaver contrib.

Five weeks annual leave after 12m

Two paid wellbeing days each year

$250 Extraordinary payment card for健康

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Job summary

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. This permanent, full-time role is based in Tauranga, working Sunday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

You will support tangata whai ora in a mental health adult respite setting, assist with budgeting and daily living skills, and collaborate with clinicians to achieve recovery‑focused outcomes within wrap‑around services.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognized equivalent) or be studying towards it.
• Possess a current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is required.

Responsibilities

• Support tangata whai ora in a mental health adult respite setting toward holistic recovery goals.
• Assist with budgeting and independent daily living activities.
• Attend appointments and advocate for tangata whai ora in the community.

Skills

People skills

Education

Level 4 NZ Health & Wellbeing cert

Job description

• Permanent, full-time role | Sunday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Extra annual leave | Paid wellbeing days | Other great benefits
• Respective & Supportive Team | Inclusive Work culture based in Tauranga

Support tāngata whaiora to strengthen their holistic wellbeing by assisting with meals, household tasks, and everyday routines that nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Pathways | Mō mātou

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.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

To show you how much we value you, we offer:

• Increased employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Five weeks of annual leave after 12 months’ employment
• Two paid wellbeing days each year
• $250 Extraordinary payment card each year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānanu
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app, giving you access to a wide range of everyday savings

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Tauranga, working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

In this role, you will:

• Support tangata whai ora in a mental health adult respite setting, working alongside them individually towards a holistic recovery-focused goal
• Have good people and communication skills and can work independently within a wider team.
• Be busy supporting tangata whai ora with budgeting and independent daily living skills.
• Attending appointments and advocating for tangata whai ora.
• Assisting tangata whai ora to connect with essential and wrap around support services in the community
• Liaising with clinicians to achieve better outcomes for tangata whai ora through collaborative, person-centred care
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping with everyday tasks.

About You | Mōu

• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognized equivalent) or have commenced studies towards their qualification.
• You must hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 20 November 2026. Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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Contact | Whakapā: Florebelle Karklins, Team Coach, via email further information, visit

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.