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Casual Support Worker


Job Location:

New Plymouth - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Casual Shifts available across 24 hours 7 days per week New Plymouth
  • Do you have Level 4 Health & Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent
  • New competitive hourly rates ongoing training and support

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physicalemotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep clean-up &other daily living tasks.

PathwaysMō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa we empowerindividuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental healthwhile aiming for overall well-being we foster strong whānau connections. Ourcommitment to personalised support is reflected in our whatever it takeswairua and spirit.

What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • New competitive hourly rates. Earn up to $32.30
  • Perk & Perk Plus Discount App
  • Ongoing training and support in your role and career
  • Great team around you every day working in an organisation that believes in its purpose.
  • Supportive work environment where life balance is encouraged people are valued and new solutions are the norm!
  • EAP support services

About the role Mōtēnei tūranga mahi
You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Taranaki Pathways teambased out of New Plymouth working with Support Workers who all have the commonpurpose to support people experiencing mental illness.

Please indicate in your application which shifts you are applying for:
Day Shifts: 7 AM - 3.30 PM; 7.30 AM - 4 PM
Afternoon shifts: 1 PM - 7.30 PM; 3 PM - 11.30 PM
Night shifts (8 hours awake): 11 PM - 7.30 AM

As a Casual Support Worker youwill always have variety in your work. You will cover leave for permanentSupport Workers - the hours of work are not regular and are offered when theybecome available. We operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week and you willbe based in New Plymouth Taranaki.

Responsibilities include:

  • Budgeting and independent daily living skills
  • Attending appointments and advocating for people.
  • Medication support
  • Work in a recovery-focused way
  • Cleaning cooking or helping with everyday household tasks in preparation for transition to independent living in the community.

You Mōu

  • Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
  • You must be able to be flexible and available for varying shifts- including awake night shifts.
  • You must hold a current full drivers licence
  • You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
  • Youre a communicator a positive person who loves working with people
  • Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Applications close: Friday 18th September 2026.PLEASE NOTE: thisadvert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closingdate.

Position Description: Knight - Team Coach-Social Worker

For further information visit our website

Pathways iscommitted to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free encourage people withlived experience of mental illness &addictions to apply.


Required Experience:

IC


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The Wise Trust is one of the largest providers of mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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