Join our Housing and Recovery team to support tāngata whai ora on their journey to independent living.
About 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.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- 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
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Join our Feilding Housing and Recovery team and be an integral part of promoting wellness. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support 22 tāngata whai ora to live independently and learn the skills they need to move back into the community.
Some of your responsibilities may include:
- Administering medications safely
- Document accurately using the DAP framework
- Provide personal cares if needed.
- You need to be motivated to support day shift colleagues with tasks assigned by team coach.
- Confidence in undertaking welfare checks in people’s units,
- You must cover the whole housing and recovery environment, during the night, regardless of the weather.
- You must be able to manage complex situations with support and communicate effectively with the Pathways on-call team, Police and Mental Health Crisis Team.
This role is working 40 hour per week role, working Sunday to Thursday, 7am – 3:30pm.
You | Mōu We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way.
You will also:
- Hold a current full drivers’ licence
- Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
- Have a Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent
- Experience working in the mental health and addictions sector
- Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti of Waitangi.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 4 October 2026. Please note that this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Contact | Korero: Sandy Perera, Team Coach on Sandy.Perera@pathways.co.nz for any queries. 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 with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
