Support Worker

Wise Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased employer KiwiSaver

Five weeks annual leave after 12 mths

Two wellbeing days per year

$250 Extraordinary payment card

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Job summary

Pathways Tauranga is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist tāngata whaiora with meals, household tasks and daily routines that nurture physical, emotional and spiritual health. This permanent, full-time role runs Sunday to Thursday, 7:00am–3:30pm in a mental health respite setting.

Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or be studying) and a current NZ driver license; first aid certification is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a team
• Commitment to holistic wellbeing thinking
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support tāngata whaiora with meals and daily living tasks
• Assist with budgeting and independent daily living skills
• Support engagement with essential wraparound services
• Attend appointments and advocate for clients
• Liaise with clinicians to support person-centred care
• Assist with cleaning, cooking, gardening or other daily tasks as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 NZ Health & Wellbeing certificate

Job description

• Permanent, full-time role | Sunday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Extra annual leave | Paid wellbeing days | Other great benefits
• Respective & Supportive Team | Inclusive Work culture based in Tauranga

Support tāngata whaiora to strengthen their holistic wellbeing by assisting with meals, household tasks, and everyday routines that nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we’ve been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

To show you how much we value you, we offer:

• Increased employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Five weeks of annual leave after 12 months’ employment
• Two paid wellbeing days each year
• $250 Extraordinary payment card each year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānanu
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app, giving you access to a wide range of everyday savings

This is apermanent, full-time role based in Tauranga, working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

In this role, you will:

• Support tangata whai ora in a mental health adult respite setting, working alongside them individually towards a holistic recovery-focused goal
• Have good people and communication skills and can work independently within a wider team.
• Be busy supporting tangata whai ora with budgeting and independent daily living skills.
• Attending appointments and advocating for tangata whai ora.
• Assisting tangata whai ora to connect with essential and wrap around support services in the community
• Liaising with clinicians to achieve better outcomes for tangata whai ora through collaborative, person-centred care
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping with everyday tasks.
• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognized equivalent) or have commenced studies towards their qualification.
• You must hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date |Rā Katinga:

20 November 2026. Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.