Support Worker

• Bring your NZ L4 Health and Wellbeing cert to our service
• Permanent part-time role, Friday to Sunday, 7am – 3.30pm
• You’ll enjoy extra annual leave and 2 wellbeing days annually

Care for our tāngata whaiora to ensure they have what they need in our Nelson mental health service

Summary

Join our compassionate Nelson team providing support for tangata whai ora in a peaceful crisis respite setting in The Wood. Using trauma-informed and AOD recovery approaches, you’ll help create a safe and supportive space for people.

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased 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

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We’re seeking a part-time Support Worker to join our team in Nelson. Based in a beautiful villa in The Wood, surrounded by tranquil trees and gardens, our 24/7 Crisis Respite and acute-admitting community house provides short-term support for people experiencing mental health distress who are unable to remain at home. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting tangata whai ora to rest, recover, and refocus using trauma-informed and AOD recovery approaches.

This shift is Friday to Sunday, 7am – 3.30pm based at The Wood in Nelson.

You’ll also:

• Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
• You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery model

About You | Mōu

For this role, mental health experience is essential and a minimum qualification of the NZ Level 4 Health and Well Being certificate is required (or an equivalent qualification or be currently working towards it). To check equivalency go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies. A calm caring demeanour is essential and skills in de-escalation and mindfulness are valued. You’ll align with our commitment to a recovery-focused approach and have the ability to provide medication support with meticulous attention to detail.

You’ll have:

• New Zealand Certificate Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent, or currently studying towards it).
• Some mental health experience is needed A full New Zealand drivers licence
• You must hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. This role is not supported under the AEWV.

About Pathways | Mō mātou

At Pathways, we support people across Aotearoa to live full, meaningful lives in their communities. Mental health and overall wellbeing are at the heart of what we do, and strong whānau connections guide our work. Our ‘whatever it takes’ wairua is all about personalised, compassionate support.

Closing date: 4 July 2026. Please note, this advert 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: Vanessa Kingsbury, Team Coach on 027 288 0309 if you have any questions.

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.