Casual Support Worker

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Casual Support Worker in Hamilton with Pathways, a Wise Group partner, offers flexible shifts including awake nights, paying up to $32.30/hr and a pathway into the mental health and wellbeing sector. You’ll help clients reconnect with community, manage daily tasks, budgeting and medication support, and advocate at appointments. Essentials include NZ driver licence, first aid certificate, and the Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), with the added benefit of gaining a free Level 4 qualification. Willingness to work varied shifts and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi is required. Māori and Pasifika applicants and those with lived experience are encouraged. Apply by 11 Sept 2026 via the link or contact Dita Donaldson; highlight availability and relevant care experience, and readiness for background checks; note it may close sooner if a preferred candidate is found.

• Casual work with flexibility & variety based in Hamilton
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour + join a supportive team
• If you're open to awake night shifts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here is an opportunity to work in the mental health and addiction sector while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.

Pathways | Mō mātou 

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we’ve been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Gain a free level 4 qualification
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• An organization that believes in its purpose
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Reporting to the Team Coach, our casual roles provide cover for permanent Support Workers - the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available. Candidates available for awake night shifts are preferred. We operate 7 days a week.

If this sounds like you? Here are some of the responsibilities required of you:

• Support people connect back with their community
• Support with cooking, cleaning, gardening and helping with everyday household tasks
• Assisting with budgeting and independent daily living
• Medication support where required
• Attending appointments and advocating for the people we support

You | Mōu

• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
• Hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent)
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts including awake night shifts
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. Lived experience is also valued.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 11 September 2026. Please note that this job might close sooner if preferred candidate is found.

Position description: Please copy and paste the following link into your browser: 

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Dita Donaldson, Team Coach - Social Worker - Peer, via email [email protected]

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz
All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.