Support Worker

Wise Group; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased Kiwisaver Contribution

Fifth Week of Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days

HealthNow Payment Card

Earn up to $32.30 per hour

EAP Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Wise Group in Palmerston North is hiring a permanent, full-time respite support worker. You will join a team delivering recovery-focused care, supporting guests with medications, daily living tasks, and engaging activities in a safe, welcoming setting.

The role runs 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm–11:30pm, requiring first aid certification or willingness to obtain one and NZCHW or equivalent. Applicants are encouraged to bring lived experience and Te Tiriti commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people in mental distress or recovery-focused settings.
• First aid certification or willingness to obtain one.
• NZCHW or recognised equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication support and compassionate care to guests.
• Engage guests in activities and assist with daily tasks (cooking/cleaning).
• Collaborate with mental health services and clinical teams to create a safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication support

Teamwork

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW)

First aid certificate

Job description

Have you walked your own mental health and wellbeing journey? Your lived experience is valued here, giving you unique insight, empathy and understanding that can make a real difference as you support others on their journey to wellness.

Pathways |Mōmātou
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.

• Increased Kiwisaver Contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 per year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role |Mōtēnei tūranga mahi

Join our respite service team in a rewarding role where you are 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, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 11:30pm based in Palmerston North.

• 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 | Rā Katinga:

3 November 2026. This advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact | Korero:

email [e-mail] for any questions.

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.