Support worker

• 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.

• About Hamlin road Organic Farm*
• Established by Pathways in 2002, Hamlin Road Farm is a certified organic farm that provides unique transitional employment and education opportunities for people experiencing mental illness, adding another dimension to their recovery journey.

The farm allows people to create an identity as a worker and gain the skills, qualifications and confidence to think about a job anywhere. With a strong focus on sustainability, Hamlin Road Farm grows an array of organic produce and seedlings in its nine large outside garden beds, six shade houses and its citrus orchard and propagation house.

• The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave + 2x Paid Wellbeing Days
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Holiday programme assistance
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau *
• The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi*
• As a Farm Support Worker your role will be supporting people in real employment, the maintenance of an organic farm, and supporting people with their health and wellbeing.

You might be supporting them to access the resources they need to live well and assist them towards building resilience into their lives. You will be encouraging and assisting people to connect with their communities and building relationships that matter most, and youll need to be prepared to do whatever it takes to make a difference.

• This is a permanent, full-time position working 32 hours per week.

You will be working Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm. You must be able to cover weekend markets if required.

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• You | Mōu*
• We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and have impeccable attention to detail.

You must be able to work weekends to run a market stall and be able to assist with our online website selling produce and seedlings. There is some heavy lifting involved in this role so you must be able to lift crates. You will also have;

• A current full drivers licence
• Either the Level 4

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. We offer our staff significant support to complete this study.

• Knowledge in horticulture
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge in the Health and Wellbeing sector *
• Closing Date:** *
• 11 October** *
• 2025.*
• Please note **,*
• this advert may close sooner if suitable candidates are found *
• Position Description:*
• https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf *
• Contact:*
• Sarah Hewitt, Team Coach on ************@pathways.co.nz if you would like to know more about this opportunity.

Please do not email your application. For further information, visit our website https://www.pathways.co.nz/services/hamlin-road-farm

• 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.

Information :

• Company : Wise Management Services
• Position : Support worker
• Location : Auckland, North Island
• Country : NZ