Care for our tāngata whaiora during the night to ensure they
have what they need
Halifax Respite is located in a beautiful two story villa.
It has peaceful tranquil surroundings to allow tangata whai ora to have that
time to reset and recharge their souls. Come and join this team of experts who
genuinely care about those they support.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We're seeking a new team member for an awake night shift part-time position in
Nelson.
Located in a beautiful villa in The Wood, Nelson with a serene
and tranquil area surrounded by trees. It’s a place for acutely unwell tangata
whai ora to come to rest and refocus on themselves. We operate a 24/7 Crisis
Respite service and acute-admitting community house, offering care for
individuals experiencing crisis. We support individuals experiencing mental
health distress that prevents them from staying in their home environment and
you will play a vital role in providing short-term crisis respite support. We
utilise trauma informed care and AOD recovery approaches.
The shift is Sunday and Monday Awake Night shifts, 11pm to 7:30am in
Nelson. A meal is provided for overnight awake staff.
You’ll also:
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:
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.
Position
Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Closing date: 7 September2026. Please
note, if a suitable candidate is found sooner the advert may close.
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.
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.
