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Community Support Worker - Mental Health
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Remote / WFH
The Pact Group
Job Description
Posted: 19/06/2026
Closing Date: 03/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Invercargill
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Pact
At Pact, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected life.
We are a leading provider of community, vocational, and residential support across New Zealand. We support people with intellectual disabilities, mental health & addiction challenges and, young people, to reach their goals and build independence. Our passionate team walks alongside individuals, empowering them to thrive in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for Part-Time support workers who are ready to make a genuine impact. If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge and has experience (professional or lived) supporting people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you. Join a supportive team, earn while you learn, and build a meaningful career in mental health support.
In this role, you will:
Support people with mental health challenges as they set and achieve personal goals
Encourage participation in daily life and community activities
Provide practical assistance with routines, well-being, and skill-building
Model positive behaviours and foster confidence, resilience, and hope
Keep clear, accurate documentation to support progress
And most importantly, ensure the people you work with have fun and feel valued!
This role requires flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts. You must be available to work weekends.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
Our Invercargill team is looking for someone with:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, positive approach, even when things get challenging
A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed
A full driver’s licence and basic computer skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 4 Health & Wellbeing) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
The right to work in New Zealand (essential)
What will Pact offer you?
At Pact, you’ll join a supportive, down-to-earth team who care deeply about both our staff and the people we support.
We offer:
As part of our commitment to your professional development, you’ll be supported to enrol in a recognised qualification after six months with us
$26.80 - $31.47 per, hour based on qualification
Long Service benefits to celebrate your milestones
Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 4 Qualification
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
The joy of watching people grow, achieve and thrive
Ready to build a meaningful career where every day counts? Visit our website: About Us - Pact Group to learn more about the incredible work we do, or submit your CV today and help empower people in our community to live life to the fullest.
Please note: You must already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
If you have any further questions about the role, please reach out to us at: employment@pactgroup.co.nz
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Closing Date: 03/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Invercargill
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About Pact
At Pact, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected life.
We are a leading provider of community, vocational, and residential support across New Zealand. We support people with intellectual disabilities, mental health & addiction challenges and, young people, to reach their goals and build independence. Our passionate team walks alongside individuals, empowering them to thrive in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for Part-Time support workers who are ready to make a genuine impact. If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge and has experience (professional or lived) supporting people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you. Join a supportive team, earn while you learn, and build a meaningful career in mental health support.
In this role, you will:
Support people with mental health challenges as they set and achieve personal goals
Encourage participation in daily life and community activities
Provide practical assistance with routines, well-being, and skill-building
Model positive behaviours and foster confidence, resilience, and hope
Keep clear, accurate documentation to support progress
And most importantly, ensure the people you work with have fun and feel valued!
This role requires flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts. You must be available to work weekends.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
Our Invercargill team is looking for someone with:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, positive approach, even when things get challenging
A genuine passion for helping others grow and succeed
A full driver’s licence and basic computer skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 4 Health & Wellbeing) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
The right to work in New Zealand (essential)
What will Pact offer you?
At Pact, you’ll join a supportive, down-to-earth team who care deeply about both our staff and the people we support.
We offer:
As part of our commitment to your professional development, you’ll be supported to enrol in a recognised qualification after six months with us
$26.80 - $31.47 per, hour based on qualification
Long Service benefits to celebrate your milestones
Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 4 Qualification
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
The joy of watching people grow, achieve and thrive
Ready to build a meaningful career where every day counts? Visit our website: About Us - Pact Group to learn more about the incredible work we do, or submit your CV today and help empower people in our community to live life to the fullest.
Please note: You must already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
If you have any further questions about the role, please reach out to us at: employment@pactgroup.co.nz
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