Wise Group

Support Worker

Wise Group  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Fixed term till September 2027 + Saturday & Sunday + Based in Pukekohe
  • Perk & Plus Discount App & More!
  • Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation

We’re looking for someone with a good understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery. A real ‘people person’ who can engage with anyone!

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

  • Perk + Perk plus discount app
  • Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
  • Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
  • EAP Employee Assistance Programme

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

An exciting opportunity awaits as we expand our existing House Recovery Service to include individual care packages. We are seeking a dedicated Support Workers to join our growing team.

We provide 24/7 supported accommodation with round the clock staff support. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about empowering others and making a real difference in people’s lives.

This is a part time, fixed term position ending in September 2027. You will be working Saturday & Sunday, 7am – 3:30pm.

Responsibilities include:

  • Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
  • Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience
  • Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most
  • Foster positive change for a more positive life
  • Provide medication support for our people
  • Support people with their appointments
  • Work alongside people to achieve their goals

You | Mōu

  • Understanding and commitment to principles of recovery
  • Current full NZ driver’s licence
  • Current first aid certificate
  • Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or working towards a level 4 qualification
  • Support Worker experience or similar
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Monday, 7th December 2026. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidates are found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact: Roganee Moodley, Team Coach on Roganee.Moodley@pathways.co.nz for 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.

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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