• Full time opportunity + Based in Porirua
• Extra Annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased Kiwi Saver contribution
• NEW pay steps up to $29.83 + Gain a free qualification + Meal

Discover our 16-bed Residential housing and recovery service, fostering whai ora's growth through providing support to daily living skills, personal appointments, and community connections.

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

• Gain a free Level 4 Qualification
• Earn up to $29.83 per hour (dependent on qualifications)
• Fifth week of annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Increased Kiwi Saver contribution
• Holiday Programme assistance
• Perk & Perk plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise group house, contents, and car insurance
• Specsavers discount
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a member of our team, you will play a role in a 24/7-hour housing and recovery service, providing support to a maximum of 16 people. Specifically, as a Support Worker you will offer multiple layers of support to tangata whaiora during day and into the evening.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing, supporting the delivery of appropriation activities focused on the wellbeing and needs of the whai ora on and off site.
• Partner Agency liaison, attending appointments with Whai ora, advocating for needs and supports as applicable.
• Maintaining data files, evidencing activities as applicable, within an allocated whai ora key worker role.
• Checking the site and vehicle first aid kits and emergency kits
• Supporting whia ora with goal development independent living skills and future employment.
• Participating in cleaning and maintaining areas of the site as requested

The shift includes: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00am- 6:30pm

You | Mōu
We are interested to hear from people from all backgrounds and life experiences who demonstrate a caring nature towards others and are prepared to work within a recovery and trauma informed way. You will have the following:

• You must hold a current full driver’s licence
• Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
• Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offers significant support for support workers to complete this study.

Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 25 March 2025. Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PW-Support-Worker.pdf


Contact | Korero: Recruitment@wisegroup.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.


Covid Vaccination is mandatory for all workers due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19 risks. (two primary doses and at least one booster is required).