Casual Support Worker

6 days ago

New Zealand Wise Group Full time NZ$63,024 per year
  • Casual employment available in Taumata Atawhai for our Acute Crisis Respite service
  • Shifts available across 24 hours, 7 days per week
  • Kickstart your career and grow within the mental health sector

Start your mental health career with flexible shifts and diverse support work. Perfect for those seeking a versatile and rewarding path.

About 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 

  • A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
  • Earn up to $30.57 per hour
  • Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
  • EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi  
Our casual role covers leave for permanent Support Workers, providing a diverse range of experiences acute crisis and respite service. Join us today and broaden your skillset 

In a respite service you would support guests with medication, provide a listening ear, support on sit activities, maintain a large home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.  

The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   

We currently have a high need to fill these shifts.

Morning shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Afternoon/ evening shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Awake night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am. 

The Team 
You'll be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Wellington team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness. 

You | Mōu 
You'll have a caring nature and the ability to work with people from a person-centred approach. You'll always work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail.  You will also need to have: 

  • A current full driver's licence
  • A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
  • For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
  • Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.

Closing Date:  26th December 2025. Please note this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. 

Position Description:  

Contact:   for any queries. 

For further information, visit our website

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.

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