Support Worker

Pathways Health Ltd; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave

Wellbeing Days

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd in Tauranga is seeking a part-time support worker to help tāngata whaiora in a holistic wellness setting, working Sundays and Mondays from 11:30pm to 7:30am.

You will assist with meals, budgeting, daily living tasks, appointments and community connections, within a collaborative, supportive team committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Level 4 Health & Wellbeing certificate or be studying towards it.
• Must hold a current full NZ Driver Licence.
• Must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Support people in a mental health adult respite setting, individually and as part of a team.
• Assist with meals, budgeting and independent daily living skills.
• Attend appointments and advocate for the people we support.
• Help people connect with their communities and social networks.
• Be prepared to assist with everyday tasks (cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care).

Skills

People skills

Independence

Budgeting support

Daily living skills

Education

NZ Level 4 Health & Wellbeing certificate

Tools

Driver Licence (NZ)

First aid certificate

Job description

• Permanent, part-time role, working Sunday & Monday, 11:30pm - 7:30am
• Extra annual leave + Perk & Perk Plus discount app + more benefits
• Respective & supportive team + Inclusive work culture based in Tauranga

Support tāngata whaiora in holistic wellness: help with meals, chores and more to nurture their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Pathways |Mō mātou

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.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

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

• Increased employer Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year
• Extraordinary Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānanu
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is aPermanent, part-time role based in Tauranga, working Sundays and Mondays, 11:30pm to 7:30am.

In this role you will:

• Support people in a mental health adult respite setting, working individually and as part of a team
• Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team
• Be busy supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills
• Attending appointments and advocating for people
• Might be assisting people to connect with their communities
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping with everyday tasks

About You | Mōu

• 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:

30 September 2026. Please note: We may close this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description

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Contact | Whakapā:

Vika Puliuvea, Team Coach, via email [e-mail]

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.