- Full-time, Permanent + Monday - Friday + Manukau
- 5th week of annual leave + school holiday subsidy & more!
- Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation
Work in a team of skilled support workers and clinicians alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness.
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
In this role, you can look forward to:
- 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
- Holiday programme assistance
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This role is a vital part of our Pathways Health and Wellbeing Team, based in Manukau but supporting the wider Tāmaki Makaurau region. You will be supporting Tāngata whai ora to develop individualized goals and skills to manage their wellbeing through healthy lifestyle choices.
We understand that everyone has different needs, so we tailor journeys to physical and mental wellbeing through personalised and responsive one-on-one support and we facilitate group programmes and events.
Pathways “Being Well” strategy plays a big part in shaping how we work every day. We don't just focus on people's mental health - total wellbeing is our goal! Wellbeing areas we focus on are physical health and being active, eating well, building connections with peers, whanau and communities, exploring spirituality and working well. Our mahi is underpinned by an understanding of the impacts of health inequities faced by our Tāngata whai ora and we are inspired to address this.
Everyone in the team is incredibly passionate about supporting people to live their best lives through tailored exercise, nutrition and lifestyle programmes. The team is made up of a Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse and Support Workers. As a support worker in the Health and Wellbeing Team you will have opportunities to support tāngata whaiora and kaimahi across Tāmakai Makarau, planning and facilitating regional events, supporting our Housing and Recovery services with group activities and will manage a one-on-one caseload.
This is a full-time position. You will be working Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm. Based in Manukau, Auckland.
You | Mōu
- Current NZ full drivers’ 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 and have experience as a support worker.
- Experience and passion working with Te Ao Maori
- Strong knowledge of the Auckland Health and Social Services sectors
- Resilient and compassionate about supporting people in their local community.
- Effective communication and rapport-building skills
- Able to work autonomously.
- Great documentation skills
- Tech savvy
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Support-Worker-Sep-24.pdf
Applications close | Rā Katinga: Friday, 25th April 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior.
Contact: Clare Lennox, Service and Relationship Manager - clare.lennox@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.
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.
