Support Worker

JobSpace; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways is hiring for a permanent part-time night shift respite care worker in Palmerston North. You will provide medication support, compassionate care, and guest engagement, assisting with daily tasks and activities in a supportive setting.

The role runs 24 hours per week, Thursday to Saturday, 11:00pm to 7:30am, in a welcoming environment that values guest dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a current full driver’s licence.
• NZCHW or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to its principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication support and monitoring as part of respite care.
• Offer compassionate, person-centred care to guests.
• Engage guests in activities and social interactions.
• Assist with daily household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Work overnight from 11:00pm to 7:30am, Thursday to Saturday.
• Support guests in a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Night shift resilience

Guest engagement

Education

NZCHW or recognised equivalent

First aid certificate

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.

Join our respite service team in a rewarding night shift role, helping support people experiencing mental distress through short-term, recovery-focused respite. You'll work closely with mental health services and clinical teams to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where guests feel heard and cared for.

The role includes providing medication support, offering compassionate care, engaging guests in activities, and assisting with daily household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 24 hours per week, Thursday to Saturday, 11:00pm to 7:30am based in Palmerston North. This role is ideal to those who enjoy overnight work and a more settled pace, while staying responsive to guest needs within a supportive environment.

You:

• A current full driver's licence
• Current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Applications close: 7 October 2026. This advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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.