Casual Support Workers
Wise Management
- Casual employment available across Tawa + Titahi Bay + Porirua Wellington region
- NEW Pay steps from $24.56-$32.30
- Casual work offering the chance to gain valuable experience in mental health support
Do you have flexible hours and enjoy variety? Join Pathways as a Casual Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in people’s mental health.
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
- Perk Plus discount app
- Earn up to $32.30 per hour
- Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
- EAP Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible shifts to suit your holiday plans
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing a diverse range of experiences across our Wellington-based services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). Join us today and broaden your skillset!
In some services there may be the option for regular shifts for a fixed period of time.
This varied role could see you working on a variety of different tasks:
When working in a respite service you would support guests with medication, provide a listening ear, support on site activities, maintain a large home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.
In our residential services you would be beside the supported person for tasks like appointments, shopping, cleaning and medication.
In our community services you would undertake home based support that includes supporting people with household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping taking medication and exercise from home.
In our community teams you would visit people in their own homes to support them with a home-based recovery daily living activity, including support with taking medication, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, gardening, household cleaning and exercise from home.
The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Casual employees can work across a range of services in three different areas of Wellington. (Miramar/Brooklyn/Central Wellington, Tawa/Porirua/Titahi Bay and Kapiti
The Team
You’ll be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Wellington team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.
About You | Mōu
You’ll have a caring nature and the ability to work with people from a person-centred approach. You’ll always work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You will also need to have:
- A current full driver’s licence
- A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
- Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
- The Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Or, currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 26 April 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, the advert may close earlier than the listed date.
Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Contact | Whakapā: 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.
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