Support Worker

Pathways Health Ltd.; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days (2 days a year)

HealthNow card $250/year

Perk & Perk Plus discounts

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd. is hiring a part-time Support Worker to assist people in the Christchurch community with daily living skills and community connections. You will join our Pathways Residential and Recovery Service, reporting to the Team Coach.

You will work Sunday to Tuesday, 24 hours per week, 1:30pm to 10:00pm, starting 29 November. The role includes advocacy, community integration, and support with daily tasks and medication management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community setting, with a focus on mental health and addictions.
• NZCHW Level 4 certificate or equivalent qualification is required.
• Hold a valid NZ driver's licence and current first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect individuals with resources to live well and build resilience.
• Help people connect with their communities and meaningful relationships.
• Foster positive life changes and independence.
• Provide medication support for our people.
• Assist with household management and daily living tasks.
• Manage caseloads and complete reporting requirements.

Skills

Community environment experience

Mental health & addictions sector

Education

NZCHW Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

NZ Driver’s Licence

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Part time, permanent position available in theChristchurch Community Team
• Sunday – Tuesday, 24 hrs per week – 1.30pm –10pm. Starts 29 November.
• Increased KiwiSaver + 5 wks AL + 2 wellbeing days

Join our Community team and support people in theprimary health sector with daily living skills and connecting with theircommunities.

Summary

Support people in the primary health sector ontheir mental health journey. You’llsupport with daily living skills and connecting with their communities. Be partof a team that makes a difference!

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health andWellbeing for you and your whanau
• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employeediscounts app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūrangamahi

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and join ateam of Support Workers in our Pathways Residential and Recovery Service.

Days/hours of work:

Sunday – Tuesday 24 hours weekly – 1.30pm – 10.00pm.Starts 29 November.

Responsibilities include:

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect them with resources that support them in living well andassist them in building resilience.
• Help people connect with their communities, building therelationships that matter most.
• Foster positive change for a more positive life.
• Provide medication support for our people.
• Provide support with household management.
• Managing a caseload and all reporting requirements.

You | Mōu

• You must have previous experience working in acommunity environment and mental health and addictions sector.
• You must hold the Level 4 New ZealandCertificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised Level 4equivalent qualification.
• You must hold a NZ full driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate.
• You must have excellent time management andrecord keeping skills.
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitmentto, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health andaddiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives intheir communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overallwell-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalisedsupport is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

Closing Date:

11 November 2026. Please note, the advert may close earlier if asuitable candidate is found.

Contact:

Paul Davenport, Team Coach at [e-mail] if youhave any further questions.

Position Description:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Forfurther information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and activelysupports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlivedexperience of mental illness & addictions to apply.