Support Worker

• 2 permanent positions available in the Kuripuni Street service
• 32 hours per week and 40 hours per week

Support tāngata whaiora in the mental health sector with daily living skills and connecting with their communities.

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.

What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

To show you how much we value you we offer

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

The Role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Kuripuni Street is a service which provides support to tangata whai ora in the community setting. Tangata whai ora are supported to live independently to reach their goals and work towards living in the community without support.

This role will be suitable for someone who is driven supportive and works well in a fast paced team environment.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Supporting with daily living skills such as cooking cleaning and gardening
• Attendingappointments
• Supporting tanagta whai ora with community activites
• Updating and maintain the filing first aid kits emergency kits
• These services operate as a 24-hour service.
• We strongly encourage Māori and Pacifica to apply. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

We have two roles available please let us know your preference in your CV and/or cover letter:

Role 1: Sunday to Thursday 7.00am to 3.30pm (40 hours per week).

Role 2: Friday to Saturday 7.00am to 3.30pm and Sunday to Monday 3.00pm to 11.30pm (32 hours per week).

You Mōu

• You must hold a current full New Zealand drivers licence.

• Applicants must 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.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

• Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date Ra Katinga: 20 September 2026. Please note this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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For further information visit our website

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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