Support Worker

Wise Group; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

Wellbeing card $250/year

Employee discounts app

Job summary

Pathways in Whanganui is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Pathways Community Mobile Service. You will work with a team of 11 to help tāngata whai ora flourish living independently in the community.

Reporting to the Team Coach, you will advocate for people, connect them to resources, support with everyday tasks, medication administration, and maintain accurate records in a community health setting. Sunday-Thursday, 1:30pm–10pm, 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings, mental health and addictions sectors.
• NZ full driver’s licence.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Excellent time management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect them with resources that support living well and build resilience.
• Help people connect with their communities and relationships.
• Foster positive change for a better life.
• Provide medication support for participants.
• Assist with household management.
• Manage caseloads and complete reporting requirements.

Skills

Time management

Record keeping

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

NZCHW Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

• Full time, permanent position in the Whanganui Community Team
• 40 hours per week + Sunday to Thursday
• Increased KiwiSaver + 5 weeks AL + 2 wellbeing days

Join our Community team and support people in the primary health sector with daily living skills and connecting with their communities.

Summary

Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation. Support people in the primary health sector with daily living skills and connecting with their communities. Be part of a team that makes a difference!

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
• Extroadinary Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Community Mobile Servicein sunny Whanganui. You will be working in a team of 11 support workers to help tāngata whai ora flourish living independently in the community.

Days/hours of work:

Sunday - Thursday. 40 hours weekly – 1:30pm – 10pm.

You will be working in a team of Support Workers.

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.
• Provide support with household management.
• Managing a caseload and all reporting requirements.
• You must have previous experience working in a community environment and mental health and addictions sector.
• You must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognized equivalent or willing to work towards it
• You must hold a NZ full driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate.
• You must have excellent time management and record keeping skills.
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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.

Closing Date:

27 November2026. Please note, the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact:

Kristal Hartell, Team Coach at [e-mail] if you have any further questions.

Position Description:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

For further information, visit our website 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.