Support Worker

Our amazing co-existing disorders service in Kamo, Whangarei conducts a unique modified residential based Therapeutic Community for tāngata whai ora facing addiction and mental health challenges.

We are now seeking two skilled and caring full-time permanent Support Workers to work 40 hours per week covering the following rostered shifts:

Sunday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Monday 2.15pm – 10.15pm
Tuesday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday 7.45am – 3.45pm
Monday 1.00pm – 9.00pm
Tuesday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm

The ideal applicants will have:

• Ideally a minimum Level 4 Certificate in Health or related field (preferred)
• A willingness to embrace the Therapeutic Community (TC) model
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in the addictions or mental health field (desirable
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to this role
• A full NZ Driver's Licence

In return we offer:

• A salary between $58,739 - $67,558 depending on qualifications and experience
• An annual unsocial hour’s allowance of $2,500
• Paid meal breaks
• Free meals and fruit
• 5 days paid study leave per annum.
• Immediate access to 10 annual sick leave days
• Professional and career development opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do

Maturity, reliability, honesty and common sense are essential. If you are adaptable, practical, results driven, can problem solve on the hop and relate well to people and can use a combination of life skills and work-related experience then this could be the opportunity for you.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021578262

Closing date: 27 August 2026

Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are also required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.

For a copy of the Job Description visit 2026-apr---pd-support-worker---te-wairua-northland.pdf