Support Worker

Pathways Health Ltd.; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased Kiwisaver contribution

Fifth Week of Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)

HealthNow Card - $250 per year

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd. in New Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower people living with mental distress within a culturally diverse team.

You will report to the Team Coach and join Registered Health Professionals and Support Workers in delivering personalised recovery-focused support in the community.

Qualifications

• NZ full driver’s licence.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• NZCHW or recognised equivalent.
• Support Worker experience or similar.
• Knowledge of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience.
• Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most.
• Foster positive change for a more positive life.
• Provide medication support for our people.

Skills

Driver's license

Support Worker experience

Primary care knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

NZCHW or recognised equivalent

Job description

• Permanent, full-time + Friday - Monday + New Plymouth
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution + Extra annual leave
• Support people using Pathways’ service to live their dreams and flourish.

We arelooking for someone with a good understanding and commitment to the principlesof recovery. A real ‘people-person’ who can engage with anyone!

Pathways|Mōmātou

Asa 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.

TheBenefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 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
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Come andjoin our friendly team in Sunny Taranaki! We are looking for people who arepassionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be reporting to the TeamCoach and will work with a friendly and culturally diverse team of RegisteredHealth Professionals and Support Workers; all with acommon purpose of supporting people experiencing mental distress.

This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be working 7am –3:30pm, Friday – Monday. Based in New Plymouth.

Responsibilities include:

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience
• Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most
• Foster positive change for a more positive life
• Provide medication support for our people

You | Mōu

• NZ full driver’s licence
• Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
• Support Worker experience or similar
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026. Please note, thisrole may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description| Ngākōreromōtēneitūranga: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Brooks Murrell, Team Coach - Clinical- [e-mail] for any questions.

For furtherinformation, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-freeenvironment. We encourage people with experience with mental illness to apply.