Support Worker

• Bring your NZ

L4 Health and Wellbeing cert to our service

• Permanent part-time role
• You’ll enjoy extra annual leave and 2 wellbeing days annually

Care for our tāngata whaiora to ensure they have what they need in our Nelson mental health service

Summary At Waimea Road, you'll join a fun, supportive, and dedicated team that works together to make a genuine difference in people's lives. We value whakawhanaungatanga, celebrate achievements, and create opportunities for both tangata whai ora and kaimahi to flourish.

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi Join our Waimea Residential Recovery Service as a Support Worker and offer support to people who are facing mental health challenges to live their best lives according to them.

The Waimea service supports high-needs guests on their mental health journey and can house up to 16 whai ora.

This role is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

The vacancy is Sunday and Monday 3pm – 11.30pm, based at Waimea in Nelson.

You’ll also:

• Focusing on the

individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice

• Relevant administrative tasks,

comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues

• You’ll need to be prepared to

support our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery model The Benefits | Ngāāhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased

Kiwisaver contribution

• Fifth week of annual leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a

year)

• HealthNow Payment Card - $250

per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

• Perk & Perk Plus discount

app About You | Mōu You’ll work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You’ll also

• Preferably you’ll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or are currently studying towards this.
• You’re non-judgemental and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support, and are prepared to do whatever it takes
• You have high cultural competency, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold a current full and clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 30 November 2026. Please note that this advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Rosie Dawn, Team Coach at Rosie.Dawn@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.

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.