Social Worker
Summary**
This role will provide social work support across all the Pathways services in the Nelson and Marlborough region. Our services include community and residential support. A key part of the role is supporting our tangata whai ora towards independent living in the community.The role is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, based in Nelson.
**The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou**- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- Fifth Week of Annual Leave
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Holiday programme assistance
**About the role | Mo tenei turanga mahi**
The role includes:
- Providing social work support to the people in our service working with them to achieve independence and well-being goals.
- An opportunity to be involved in projects - particularly around enabling people to thrive and smoking cessation.
- Support Team Coaches and Support Workers to enable the wellbeing and independence of the people we support.
**About you | Mou**
You'll be known for your caring, friendly and approachable manner, a team player, excellent communicator and the sort of person who brings fun and laughter to your work environment.
You will also:
- Be a fully New Zealand registered Social Worker, ideally with experience in the mental health sector
- Have a full New Zealand driver's license
- Have a passion to work with a diverse population and take a non-judgmental approach
- Have a current first aid certificate, or be willing to attain one
- Have the ability to work well with other services such as Te Whatu Ora, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector
**Pathways | Mo matou**
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 whanau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz
**Closing Date | Ra Katinga:** 10 April 2026. Please note, this advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found
**Position description**: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Social-Worker.pdf
**Contact | Korero:** Leah Kininmonth, Team Coach, leah.kininmonth@pathways.co.nz or 027-360-1882- For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz
Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply*