Support Worker

• Permanent 32-hour PM position available in Brooklyn
• Enjoy Paid Wellbeing Days Extra Annual Leave and more great benefits
• Earn Competitive Pay Rates from $24.56 to $32.30 per hour

We are looking for someone to make a real difference in the lives of others. Join our Respite team and support people through times of crisis and recovery.

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.

As a leading mental health and addiction service inAotearoa we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. AtPathways we truly value Lived and Living Experience.

The Benefits Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Employer 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

The Role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a permanent role working Friday to Monday 3:00pm to 11:30pm (32 hours per week).

We support up to six guests in our double-staffed respite service providing a safe and supportive space for people who need some time out during a period of personal crisis. Our team engages with guests offering practical support connection and advocacy throughout their stay.

Working in respite some of your responsibilitiesmay include but are not limited to:

• Supporting tāngata whai ora regain their mental health and independence.
• Providing safe medication support
• Housekeeping to a high standard
• Comprehensive note taking and handovers
• Cooking nutritious inviting meals
• Advocating for and empowering the people we support
• Where applicable draw on your lived experience to support tāngata whai ora on their journey towards wellbeing

You Mōu

Were looking for people with a caring nature who use recovery- and trauma-informed approaches to actively support tāngata whai ora to achieve and maintain their wellbeing. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience who are at a point in their own wellbeing journey where they feel ready and confident to support others on theirs.

• You must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) a recognised equivalent or be currently working towards it.
• You must hold a current full drivers licence.
• You must a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications close Rā Katinga: 12th September 2026.Please note this job may close earlier than the listed date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description Ngākōreromōtēneitūranga: Whakapā:

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

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