Support Worker Jobs in New Zealand

• Combine your leadership and passion for clinical work to provide excellent care to tangata whai ora and whānau.
• Drive the implementation of clinical assessment and to plan for optimal mental and physical health outcomes.
• Generous salary, investment in career development and many other benefits  

We are looking for a Registered Clinician (registered occupational therapist, social worker, registered nurse) with leadership skills to coach and inspire the clinicians in our Health and Wellbeing team.

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.

What We Offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• In addition to the Salary, we offer a recruitment one off payment of $1500 to move into the role.
• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app.
• Holiday programme assistance
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group House, Contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers Discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Support your annual practicing certificate and PDRP.
• Invest in your professional development and career progression.

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a Team Coach -Registered Clinician, we are looking for an inspiring leader to lead our services - Pathways Health and Wellbeing team. You will be assisting our Health and Wellbeing clinicians. This role reports to the Service and Relationship Manager.

The role of the Health and Wellbeing team is to provide consultation, liaison, assist with goal planning, mental health and physical health assessments linked to a core belief that mental health and addictions is our priority, but total wellbeing is our goal.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm with some flexibility. This position is based in Wellington.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide consultation, liaison, and development of meaningful and collaborative partnerships across a number of NGOs in the Greater Wellington Region.
• Provide regular coaching and be focused on inspiring every member of your team to exceed their personal best in everything they do.
• Focus on physical health and functioning for our tangata whai ora as it affects recovery and wellbeing.
• Provision of education and support sessions to kaimahi and tangata whai ora

You | Mōu

• Have a current registration as a registered occupational therapist, social worker, registered nurse.
• Full New Zealand’s drivers’ licence
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to support and inspire a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other services such as DHBs, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 28 February 2025. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

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To see what a day in the life of a Team Coach would be like: please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DayInTheLife_TC.pdf

Contact: Kristen Clarke, Service and Relationship Manager on 027 335 8624 if you have any further questions.

For more information, please refer to the Pathways Website https://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.