• Permanent, Part-Time + Rotating roster, Night shift + New Plymouth
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution + Extra annual leave
• Support people using Pathways’ service to live their dreams and flourish.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery. A real ‘people-person’ who can engage with anyone!

Pathways | Mō mātou
At Pathways, we provide community-based mental health and well-being services throughout New Zealand. While mental health is our priority, total well-being is our goal. We are all about hope and respect and providing personalised support that changes as people’s needs change.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga 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 the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Come and join our friendly team in Sunny Taranaki! We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be reporting to the Team Coach and will work with a friendly and culturally diverse team of Registered Health Professionals and Support Workers; all with a common purpose of supporting people experiencing mental distress.

• This is a permanent, part-time position based in New Plymouth. You will be working on a rotating roster as follows;
• Week 1: Sunday – Wednesday, 11pm – 7:30am
• Week 2: Sunday – Tuesday, 11pm – 7:30pm

Responsibilities include:

• Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
• Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience
• Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most
• Foster positive change for a more positive life
• Provide medication support for our people

You | Mōu

• NZ full driver’s licence
• 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.
• Support Worker experience or similar
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Monday, 17th March 2025. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Support-Worker-Sep-24.pdf

Contact: Sarah Cox, Team Coach - sarah.cox@pathways.co.nz for any questions.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience with mental illness to apply.