Advanced Support Worker Jobs in New Zealand

• Dream job and kiwi lifestyle in Hauraki
• Apply clinical skills & creativity to lead a team and support taiohi
• Permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Our Whetū Marewa (Rising Star) team are looking for an experienced clinical Team Coach to inspire and lead this unique service.

Real | Mō mātou
We provide health and wellbeing services for taiohi aged between 12 to 24. We believe in the importance of community, connection and relationships – and in the ability of taiohi to shape their own futures.

The Whetū Marewa (Rising Star) services aims to build the confidence, resilience & wellbeing of taiohi (young people) with mental health and addiction related issues by enabling access to a range of supported interventions. Whetū Marewa provides mobile support through a community out-reach approach by offering therapeutic interventions to enhance wellbeing in group and community settings, including schools.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• We invest in our leaders through an annual leadership training calendar and individual professional development
• Support professional registration and clinical supervision
• Regular coaching from your manager and support from your peers
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• A range of additional employee benefits.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We’re looking for a dynamic and vibrant leader who holds a New Zealand Registered Health Professional registration. It is important that you are skilled in building relationships quickly, can assess the need of your community and offer initiatives that have impact and make a difference through your team.

As a Team Coach, you will be part of the local leadership team, attend regular meetings and Team Coach trainings. You will also be part of a National rostered after-hours service on a rotating basis.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting taiohi and whānau: you’ll provide support to young people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, helping them thrive in school, their community, and their family life.
• Community & Projects: Be involved in exciting projects that help people grow and become the best version of themselves.
• Team Support: lead a dedicated team of Youth Workers to promote wellbeing, independence, and strong connections for the people we support.

You | Mōu
We would expect the successful applicant to have advanced skills in working collaboratively with other providers to provide support in the community. Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.

• At least 3 years leadership experience.
• Tertiary Health qualification in social work, occupational therapy or nursing and registration with professional body.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā katinga: Friday 28 March 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description: Please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Real-Team-Coach.pdf
Contact | Whakapā: Julie Holden, Service and Relationship Manager on 027 206 5902 or email: julie.holden@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.
Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Find out more about Real at www.real.org.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.