Support Worker

Wise Group; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

KiwiSaver contribution

HealthNow card

Job summary

Pathways | Mō mātū, part of Wise Group, is seeking a dedicated support worker to help safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of guests in a 24/7 mental health respite and social detox service in Masterton.

This full-time role offers extra leave, wellbeing days, and KiwiSaver enhancements, with shifts Sunday to Thursday 7:00am–3:30pm. You will assist with hygiene, medication support, paperwork, and helping guests regain independence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current full driver's licence.
• Must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain a home, you will be responsible and support with ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of a home
• Medication support
• Maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits, preparation of paperwork
• Supporting people regain their mental health and independence

Job description

• Full-time role + Based in the heart of Masterton
• Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days
• $250 to support your wellbeing + Kiwisaver contribution

Support guests' wellbeing in a 24/7 mental health respite and social detox service (up to 4 people).

About Pathways | Mō mătū

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.

• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (After 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• HealthNow payment card $250 per year to support the health and wellbeing of you and your whanau

As a support worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of the guests you support. Our service provides mental health respite and social detox services for up to 4 people. This is a 24/7 service. In your role some responsibilities may include:

• Cleaning and maintain a home, you will be responsible and support with ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of a home
• Medication support
• Maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits, preparation of paperwork
• Supporting people regain their mental health and independence

This role is working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm, (40 hours per week).

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way.

• You must hold a current full drivers’ licence
• Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one

Applications close | Rā Katinga:

12 October 2026. Advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please visit www.pathways.co.nz

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.