Support Worker

Wise Group; Nelson; Híbrido; NZD 32.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meal per awake shift

Extra annual leave

Wellbeing days

KiwiSaver contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Wise Group is seeking a part-time awake night shift worker for Halifax Respite in Nelson, providing short-term crisis support to tāngata whaiora during night hours. A mandatory NZ Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or equivalent) and a current first aid certificate are required, along with a NZ driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

The role offers a 11pm–7:30am Friday-Saturday shift, with a meal provided and extra annual leave, wellbeing days, and KiwiSaver contributions as

Formación

• Mental health experience is essential.
• Ability to build trust with whaiora and use de-escalation techniques.
• Calm, compassionate approach and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care during the awake night shifts (11pm–7:30am) in Nelson.
• Perform administrative tasks, notes, handover, and support colleagues.
• Assist clients using a recovery model and carry out light tasks while clients sleep (e.g., cleaning, filing, kits).

Conocimientos

Mental health experience

De-escalation

Attention to detail

Educación

NZ Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate

First aid certificate

NZ Driver's licence

Descripción del empleo

• Bringyour NZ L4 Health and Wellbeing cert to our awake night shift position
• Permanent part-time role inNelson + free meal per awake shift
• Extra annual leave + 2wellbeing days + Kiwisaver contribution

Care for our tāngata whaiora during the night to ensure theyhave what they need

Summary

Halifax Respite is a beautiful villa nestled in The Wood,Nelson, providing a welcoming and supportive environment where tāngata whai oracan step away from everyday pressures, focus on their wellbeing, and regainbalance. With spacious bedrooms and peaceful outdoor areas, it offers a calmsetting for rest, recovery, and renewal.

• IncreasedKiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 daysa year)
• HealthNow Payment Card -$250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We're seeking a new team member for an awake night shift part-time position inNelson.The shift is Friday and Saturday Awake Night shifts, 11pm to7:30am in Nelson. A meal is provided for overnight awake staff.

Operating as a 24/7 crisis respite service andacute-admitting community house, Halifax Respite supports people experiencingmental health distress who are unable to remain in their home environment.You'll play a vital role in providing short-term crisis support, workingalongside an experienced and compassionate team that uses trauma-informed careand AOD recovery approaches to help people through some of their mostchallenging times.

You’ll also:

• Focusingon the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrativetasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting andcollaborating with your colleagues
• You’ll need to be preparedto support our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery modelWhilst the whai ora yousupport are sleeping you will complete tasks such as cleaning andmaintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits andpreparation of paperwork.

About You | Mōu

For this role, mental health experience is essential and a minimumqualification of the NZ Level 4 Health and Well Being certificate is required(or an equivalent qualification or be currently working towards it). To checkequivalency go tohttps://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies.A calm, compassionate approach is essential, along with the ability to buildtrust, and support people using de-escalation and recovery-focused practices. You'llbe comfortable providing medication support with a high level of attention todetail, while working alongside a team committed to trauma-informed care andpositive wellbeing outcomes.

You’ll have:

• NewZealand Certificate Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognisedequivalent, or currently studying towards it)
• Some mental healthexperience is needed
• A full New Zealand driverslicence
• You must hold a currentcomprehensive first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Applicants must have theright to work in New Zealand. This role is not supported under theAEWV.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empowerindividuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental healthwhile aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Ourcommitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'wairua and spirit.

PositionDescription

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

Closing date

30 November 2026. Pleasenote if a suitable candidate is found sooner the advert may close.

Contact

Vanessa Kingsbury, Team Coach on 027 2880309 if you have any questions.

For furtherinformation, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestylesand actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage peoplewithlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.