Support Worker

• 2 permanent, full-time vacancies, based in Hamilton
• Earn up to $32.30/hr + Extra annual leave
• HealthNow Payment Card- $250 per year+ 2 paid wellbeing days.

Support individuals to build independence, connect with their community and maintain wellbeing.

Pathways | For us

As a leading mental health and addiction service in New Zealand, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong family connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' spirit.

The Benefits | What we offer

To show you how much we value you, we offer:

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)
• 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your family
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The Role | What we do

We are an enhanced mobile support team, operating seven days a week across Hamilton. Grounded in respect, empathy, and recovery, we walk alongside individuals to strengthen independence, wellbeing, and choice, providing practical support and medication oversight.

Our team provides support to help individuals and their families lead full, connected, and meaningful lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to build independence and work towards their personal goals
• Provide medication oversight in the community
• Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation
• Monitor wellbeing and identify and report changes
• Support engagement with appointments and community services to enhance overall wellbeing.

The positions are permanent, full-time roles. You will be working Friday- Monday, 1:00pm- 9:30pm or 7:30am- 4:00pm. Based in Hamilton.

You | About you

• Preferred applicants who hold the level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will be willing to 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 to complete this study.

• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• You must have the right to work in New Zealand

Closing Date | Closing date: 15 February 2026. Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact | Contact: Dita Donaldson, Team Coach, email [email protected]

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.