Support Worker - Awake nights - Fixed term

Care for our tāngata whaiora during the night across our Nelson based services Wed - Sat in this 6 month fixed term role.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Get a free meal on every awake night shift
• Time to study once the work is done
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

• Fixed term role until 28 November 2026 working 32 hours per week on our awake nights
• Wednesday, Thursday , Friday and Saturday, 11pm - 7.30am. Theres no set location as you'll be working across our various services in Nelson.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health distress by focusing on each individuals needs, utilise trauma informed care, provide culturally safe practice and role‑model and embed our values.
• Complete relevant administrative tasks such as comprehensive notes and effective handover
• While whai ora are sleeping you'll complete tasks such as cleaning and maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork. Once everythings completed you'll be able to study.

About You | Mōu

• New Zealand Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent).
• A full New Zealand drivers licence
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. This role is not supported under the AEWV.

Te Ao Māori capability

• Comfortable working within a Māori context, with familiarity in Te Reo Māori and tikanga
• Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice

Values & partnership

• You uphold the mana of tāngata whai ora and work in person‑centred, recovery‑focused ways with tāngata whai ora and whānau
• Strong communication, time‑management and teamwork skills
• Able to build positive relationships with funders, stakeholders and colleagues across service.

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: 2 May 2026. Please note, if a suitable candidate is found sooner the advert may close.

Contact: Leah Kininmonth, Team Coach at Leah.Kininmonth@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our website http://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.