Rangatahi Wellbeing Support Workers | Taranaki
| Company | MindFull Support |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Pay & Benefits | Flexibility - Enhancing personal wellbeing |
| Listed | Wed 28 Oct, 3:03 pm |
| Type | Full time, Contract/Temp |
| Reference | TARA1026 |
Most job adverts start by telling you what the company needs from you.
We're going to start with what we can offer YOU!
Because we're MindFull Support, and we do things a little differently.
We're a flat-hierarchy organisation. That means everyone's voice matters, regardless of their role or title. Your ideas are heard, your contributions valued, and you're trusted to make decisions within your scope.
We take our mahi seriously. Ourselves? A little less so.
He aha nga painga mau? – What's in it for you?
- Work-life balance? Yes, please! Our shifts are 24 hours, giving you the flexibility to fit mahi around your life. Casual shifts are offered based on your availability and the needs of our whaiora.
- Adventure! Opportunities to travel around the North Island for mahi.
- Keep growing. Develop your skills, confidence and knowledge with ongoing learning opportunities.
- Colleagues who have your back. We're one team. We share ideas, support each other and enjoy a good laugh along the way.
- Ka whakanuia koe – You're valued! Your voice matters, your ideas count, and you're empowered to contribute.
- Meaningful mahi. Walk alongside rangatahi and tangata whaiora, helping build confidence, connections and opportunities.
- Clinical and cultural support. Regular supervision, guidance and space to debrief when you need it.
- Genuinely good humans. Authentic people who care, have fun and aren't particularly interested in egos or titles.
- Never be 'just' a Support Worker. We don't believe in that thinking! Your relationships, experience and contributions matter.
And perhaps the best bit?
You get to make a real difference in someone's life while still enjoying your own.
Okay, so what will I actually be doing?
You'll be walking alongside rangatahi with high and complex support needs, including experiences of trauma, mental health challenges, neurodiversity and intellectual disability.
Our mahi is about creating safety, strengthening relationships, building confidence and helping young people experience connection, opportunity and belonging.
Some days you'll be cooking meals, building life skills or supporting daily routines.
Other days? Adventures, new experiences, celebrating breakthroughs or navigating challenging moments together.
And sometimes your greatest contribution is simply showing up, being consistent and being someone a young person can trust.
Being With is at the heart of our kaupapa.
We recognise the importance of culture, identity, whakapapa and whanau. Many of our rangatahi are Maori, and these connections are essential to wellbeing.
You don't need to know everything about Te Ao Maori, but genuine curiosity, cultural humility and willingness to learn are a must.
Ko koe pea tenei! – This might be you!
- You're awesome. Subjective? Sure. But we're pretty good at recognising good humans!
- You can think on your feet, stay calm and make thoughtful decisions.
- You're up for adventure and enjoy creating memorable experiences.
- You're comfortable working in complex or challenging environments.
- You understand professional boundaries and safe practice.
- You're a great communicator who listens, connects and adapts.
- You understand trauma-informed, mana-enhancing approaches and de-escalation.
- You value culture, identity, whakapapa and whanau.
- You're a team player who takes responsibility and welcomes feedback.
- You can follow a plan AND think for yourself.
- You're curious, self-aware and always willing to grow.
You don't have to be perfect. Neither are we.
The practical stuff – a few things we do need:
- Full NZ Driver Licence.
- Level 3 qualification or higher in Health, Youth Work, Social Services or a related field.
- Experience supporting rangatahi or working in health, disability, youth or community services.
- Reliable vehicle with current WOF and registration.
- NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Unfortunately, we cannot support work visas.
He karanga ki nga wahine – A call to women!
We're particularly keen to hear from female applicants!
Some of our female whaiora require predominantly female support teams due to their individual needs and support arrangements.
We're looking for more wahine to help build strong, consistent relationships around them.
Different people. Different strengths. One shared kaupapa.
At MindFull, we value different cultures, experiences, perspectives and strengths.
We especially welcome Maori, Pasifika and applicants bringing cultural knowledge, community connections or lived experience.
Still reading? Excellent. We should probably talk.
Me korero taua! – Let's have a chat!
If you've been thinking...
"Hmm, these sound like my kind of people."
Then we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW | TONO MAI INAIANEI!
Warning: We're not another boring healthcare company...
Visit www.mindfullsupport.co.nz and see for yourself!
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai.
By joining together, we will succeed.
We're going to start with what we can offer YOU!
Because we're MindFull Support, and we do things a little differently.
We're a flat-hierarchy organisation. That means everyone's voice matters, regardless of their role or title. Your ideas are heard, your contributions valued, and you're trusted to make decisions within your scope.
We take our mahi seriously. Ourselves? A little less so.
He aha nga painga mau? – What's in it for you?
- Work-life balance? Yes, please! Our shifts are 24 hours, giving you the flexibility to fit mahi around your life. Casual shifts are offered based on your availability and the needs of our whaiora.
- Adventure! Opportunities to travel around the North Island for mahi.
- Keep growing. Develop your skills, confidence and knowledge with ongoing learning opportunities.
- Colleagues who have your back. We're one team. We share ideas, support each other and enjoy a good laugh along the way.
- Ka whakanuia koe – You're valued! Your voice matters, your ideas count, and you're empowered to contribute.
- Meaningful mahi. Walk alongside rangatahi and tangata whaiora, helping build confidence, connections and opportunities.
- Clinical and cultural support. Regular supervision, guidance and space to debrief when you need it.
- Genuinely good humans. Authentic people who care, have fun and aren't particularly interested in egos or titles.
- Never be 'just' a Support Worker. We don't believe in that thinking! Your relationships, experience and contributions matter.
And perhaps the best bit?
You get to make a real difference in someone's life while still enjoying your own.
Okay, so what will I actually be doing?
You'll be walking alongside rangatahi with high and complex support needs, including experiences of trauma, mental health challenges, neurodiversity and intellectual disability.
Our mahi is about creating safety, strengthening relationships, building confidence and helping young people experience connection, opportunity and belonging.
Some days you'll be cooking meals, building life skills or supporting daily routines.
Other days? Adventures, new experiences, celebrating breakthroughs or navigating challenging moments together.
And sometimes your greatest contribution is simply showing up, being consistent and being someone a young person can trust.
Being With is at the heart of our kaupapa.
We recognise the importance of culture, identity, whakapapa and whanau. Many of our rangatahi are Maori, and these connections are essential to wellbeing.
You don't need to know everything about Te Ao Maori, but genuine curiosity, cultural humility and willingness to learn are a must.
Ko koe pea tenei! – This might be you!
- You're awesome. Subjective? Sure. But we're pretty good at recognising good humans!
- You can think on your feet, stay calm and make thoughtful decisions.
- You're up for adventure and enjoy creating memorable experiences.
- You're comfortable working in complex or challenging environments.
- You understand professional boundaries and safe practice.
- You're a great communicator who listens, connects and adapts.
- You understand trauma-informed, mana-enhancing approaches and de-escalation.
- You value culture, identity, whakapapa and whanau.
- You're a team player who takes responsibility and welcomes feedback.
- You can follow a plan AND think for yourself.
- You're curious, self-aware and always willing to grow.
You don't have to be perfect. Neither are we.
The practical stuff – a few things we do need:
- Full NZ Driver Licence.
- Level 3 qualification or higher in Health, Youth Work, Social Services or a related field.
- Experience supporting rangatahi or working in health, disability, youth or community services.
- Reliable vehicle with current WOF and registration.
- NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Unfortunately, we cannot support work visas.
He karanga ki nga wahine – A call to women!
We're particularly keen to hear from female applicants!
Some of our female whaiora require predominantly female support teams due to their individual needs and support arrangements.
We're looking for more wahine to help build strong, consistent relationships around them.
Different people. Different strengths. One shared kaupapa.
At MindFull, we value different cultures, experiences, perspectives and strengths.
We especially welcome Maori, Pasifika and applicants bringing cultural knowledge, community connections or lived experience.
Still reading? Excellent. We should probably talk.
Me korero taua! – Let's have a chat!
If you've been thinking...
"Hmm, these sound like my kind of people."
Then we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW | TONO MAI INAIANEI!
Warning: We're not another boring healthcare company...
Visit www.mindfullsupport.co.nz and see for yourself!
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai.
By joining together, we will succeed.
