Wise Group

Support Worker

Wise Group  •  Wellington, NZ (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Permanent, 40-hour role + Based in Central Wellington
  • Tuesday to Saturday, 1:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Extra Annual Leave + Paid Wellbeing Days + Competitive Pay Rates

Help people strengthen their mental wellbeing, build confidence and achieve greater independence with our Central Navigation Team.

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

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.
  • Multiple discounts through our employee Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Competitive pay rates – earn up to $32.30 per hour (based on qualifications)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:30pm to 10:00pm.

You will report to the Team Coach and join our dynamic mobile service. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of Support Workers, playing a key role in positively supporting people on their mental health journey. While experience in mental health is preferred, we also strongly value lived and life experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide medication support and recovery-focused care.
  • Assist with meal preparation and household tasks.
  • Empower independent daily living skills and goal achievement.
  • Foster positive community connections and strong foundations.
  • Work alongside Registered Health Professionals with a common purpose.
  • Manage your caseload with the support of a collaborative team.

You | Mōu
We're looking for passionate individuals who thrive on autonomy and value independence.

You will also have:

  • A current full NZ driver’s licence.
  • A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • The Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW), or a recognised equivalent — or be currently studying toward this qualification or equivalent.

To check qualification 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

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Applications Close | Rā Katinga:  24 September 2026. Please note, this job advert may close earlier than the listed date if a suitable candidate is found. 

Contact | Korero Recruitment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries.

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. 


Wise Group

About Wise Group

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.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hamilton, NZ
Year Founded
1989
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