Support Worker

Wise Group; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fifth Week of Annual Leave after 12 + 

Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)

Healthcare subsidies per year

Increased Employer Kiwisaver

Job summary

Pathways in Henderson, Auckland, is seeking a full-time team member to support tangata whai ora with short-term, intensive care. You will join a Waitemata Acute Community Mobile team, reporting to a team coach, and collaborate with the Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Acute Clinical team.

The role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30am–8:00pm, based in Henderson. You will advocate, connect clients to resources, support community integration, and assist with appointments and medication support.

Qualifications

• Current full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• NZCHW or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in Mental Health.
• 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 build resilience.
• Help people connect with their communities, building relationships that matter.
• Foster positive change for a more positive life.
• Provide medication support for our people.
• Support with attending appointments

Skills

Driver's licence

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent, full-time role + Tuesday - Saturday
• Based in Henderson + Extra Annual Leave & more!
• Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness.

Pathways | Mō mātou

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.

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will report to our team coach and work in our Waitemata Acute Community Mobile team. We are a team of 9 support workers across three sites. We are a unique responsive service that co-locates and collaborates closely in partnership with the Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Acute Clinical team to provide support for tangata whai ora to offer short-term, intensive and intentional support for people who are experiencing distress of unwellness.

This is a full-time position working Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 8:00pm, based in Henderson, Auckland.

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
• Support with attending appointments
• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• $250 Healthcare subsidies per year

You | Mō u

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery and strengths-focused way.

You will also have:

• Current full New Zealand 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.
• Preferred experience in Mental Health or similar
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Friday, 18th September 2026. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Aldyth Giles, Team Coach - ************@pathways.co.nz for any questions.