Support
people with their health and wellbeing and assist in transitioning them into employment
all whilst enjoying the outdoors. Join
our whānau in fostering positive change!
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.
About Hamlin road Organic
Farm
Established by Pathways in
2002, Hamlin Road Farm is a certified organic farm that provides unique
transitional employment and education opportunities for people experiencing
mental illness, adding another dimension to their recovery journey.
The farm allows people to
create an identity as a worker and gain the skills, qualifications and
confidence to think about a job anywhere.
With a strong focus on
sustainability, Hamlin Road Farm grows an array of organic produce and
seedlings in its nine large outside garden beds, six shade houses and its
citrus orchard and propagation house.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a
mātou
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a Farm Support Worker
your role will be supporting people in real employment, the maintenance of an
organic farm, and supporting people with their health and wellbeing. You might be supporting them to access the resources
they need to live well and assist them towards building resilience into their
lives. You will be encouraging and
assisting people to connect with their communities and building relationships
that matter most, and you’ll need to be prepared to do whatever it takes to
make a difference.
This is a permanent,
full-time position working 32 hours per week. You will be working Monday –
Thursday, 7am – 4pm. You will be able to work on our market stall one Saturday
and Sunday per month. You must also be able to cover a lawn mowing contract as
needed.
You | Mōu
We are interested to hear from people who have a
caring nature and have impeccable attention to detail. You must be able to work
weekends as
or if required in covering the market stalls and be able to assist with our
online website selling produce and seedlings. There is some heavy lifting
involved in this role so you must be able to lift crates. You must be able to
adapt to all challenges and work in all weather conditions.
You will also have;
Closing Date: Monday,
3rd August 2026. Please note, this
advert may close sooner if suitable candidates are found
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Contact: Sarah Hewitt, Team Coach
on sarah.hewitt@pathways.co.nz if you would like to know more about this
opportunity. Please do not email your application.
For
further information, visit our website https://www.pathways.co.nz/services/hamlin-road-farm
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.
At the Wise Group we believe in creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations, and communities.
We operate in New Zealand's mental health and addictions sector, are one of the largest non government providers in the sector
From humble beginnings over 35 years ago, today we employ over 1,500 staff throughout the country, working in areas from frontline service to software development. We have a parent and subsidiary structure encompassing a family of charitable entities, all linked by a common dream. Our structure nurtures synergy and innovation, and means we’re transparent and accountable.
Our whānau includes:
• Wise Management Services
• Pathways
• Real
• Te Pou
• Le Va
• Workwise
• Wild Bamboo
• LinkPeople
• The People's Project
• Housing First Auckland
Here's what drives us:
Each year our Group works with thousands of New Zealanders and their families. We provide people with a broad range of community-based mental health and wellness services. In doing so we dramatically reduce their need for high-cost hospital and acute services and help people have happier, more fulfilling and more productive lives.
Each year the Group's housing services help people find and live in affordable homes, also helping them appreciate the rights and responsibilities of being tenants and managing homes.
Each year the Group's employment agency helps people who experience a serious mental health condition get off benefits, become financially independent and reclaim their self-esteem by finding and retaining paid jobs.
Each year people throughout the country attend professional development programmes through the Group's NZQA certified training organisation.
Each year thousands of mental health professionals in the public and private sector are supported and developed via the Group's national workforce development organisation.
Together we make a real difference by creating connections to support people to find and live their dreams.
