Support Worker

Wise Group; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased KiwiSaver contribution

Extra Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days

HealthNow Card $250/year

Job summary

Pathways is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in New Plymouth. Reporting to the Team Coach, you will collaborate with Registered Health Professionals and peers to support people experiencing mental distress.

This permanent, full-time position runs Friday to Monday, 7am–3:30pm, based in New Plymouth. We offer increased KiwiSaver contributions, extra annual leave, and wellbeing days to support your health and resilience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold the NZCHW or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Support Worker or similar is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the primary care sector.
• Understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect individuals with resources to live well and build resilience.
• Assist people to connect with their communities and relationships.
• Foster positive change for a more positive life.
• Provide medication support for our people.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

People engagement

Education

NZCHW or 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.

• 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

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
• 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.

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.