Support Worker

JobSpace; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

KiwiSaver increase

5th week annual leave

HealthNow card

Job summary

Pathways in Blenheim is hiring a part-time Support Worker to assist residents on their recovery journey within a 6-bed residential home. You will work Thursday to Saturday, 10:30am–7:00pm, providing hands-on support, advocacy, and daily living skills to whai ora.

The role requires a full NZ driver’s licence, a first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain), and current studying towards or completion of the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, with knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Must hold full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• First aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Focus on individuals’ needs and provide culturally safe practice.
• Conduct administrative tasks, produce comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers, and support and collaborate with colleagues.
• Support clients with daily tasks such as cleaning, budgeting, cooking, gardening or other household activities.
• Attend appointments and advocate for people.

Skills

Culturally safe practice

Relationship building

Note-taking & handovers

Advocacy

Education

L4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)

Currently studying towards Health and Wellbeing

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Permanent part-time role, Thurs - Sat based in Blenheim. Join a highly regarded national mental health provider. Competitive pay rate + wellbeing days + increased KiwiSaver.

Join our Residential Service and provide support to those in our community on their recovery journey. 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.

This is a permanent part-time position working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.30am – 7pm, based in Blenheim. We are a 6 bed, single staffed, 24/7 residential recovery mental health and addictions group home in Blenheim. As a Support Worker you'll walk alongside whai ora to achieve their individual goals and build skills to support recovery and move to independent living.

You'll also:

• Focus on the individuals needs and provide culturally safe practice
• Conduct relevant administrative tasks, produce comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers, and support and collaborate with your colleagues
• Be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes - cleaning, budgeting, cooking, gardening or helping out with everyday household tasks
• Attend appointments and advocate for people

You'll have a non-judgemental attitude and an ability to build relationships quickly.

You'll also:

• Hold a full New Zealand driver's licence
• Hold a first aid certificate or willing to obtain one
• Preferably you hold the L4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or currently studying towards this qualification.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 14 September 2026. PLEASE NOTE, this role may close early if suitable candidates are found.

Contact | Whakapa: Ruth Hamilton, Team Coach on 027 202 2103 if you have any questions.

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.