About the role

We are seeking a passionate individual to work within our mental health team.

• Permanent/Fulltime (40 hours)

• Work across the Capital and Kapiti Coast region based at our Porirua office.

• Work laptop and mobile

• Access to company pool vehicles

• The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

The Community Support Worker works within our Mental Health services, working with people who experience mild to moderate mental distress. You will work in a flexible, mobile service across the (location) region.

• Working with the individual and their family you will develop plans that are:

• Recovery-focused, and enable the services user to lead their own recovery

• Provide choice, promote independence, and value diversity

• Person-centred and responsive to the individual service user’s needs

• Aligned to community development

• Aim to have a family systems/aiga philosophy and approach to facilitate ongoing recovery.

This is not a caregiving role, this role is based in the community and is to work with individuals on their goals and aspirations.

About you

A passionate person who wants to work with the community.

• Knowledge and understanding of a Pacific culture

• An NZQA qualification in mental health and addictions or an equivalent qualification (Or working towards these).

• Satisfy requirements for working with vulnerable adults including police vetting

• Computer literate including the Microsoft suite

• Clean, full NZ Driver License.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English and one or more Pacific languages.

• Experience working in a Pacific community setting.

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health and addiction issues.

• Eligible to work in New Zealand

Benefits

• Mobile phone and laptop

• Commitment to investing in staff professional development

• Use of fleet vehicles for work purposes

• Uniform provided

• We're a "by Pacific, for Pacific" organisation that practices and celebrates Pacific cultures and values

• Employer KiwiSaver contribution at 4%

• Wellbeing activities

• Staff Wellbeing Committee that ensures staff voices lead to meaningful action

• EAP

• Inclusive work environment where diversity and lived experience are highly valued

About Vaka Tautua

Vaka Tautua is a national ‘by Pacific for Pacific’ service provider. Our vision is ‘Nofo a Kāinga’ - families caring for families. By embracing ‘Nofo a Kāinga’, we strengthen the foundation of love, respect and mutual support that uplifts every member of our community and enables our Pacific families to thrive for generations to come.

We deliver holistic care through a range of service offerings, including: disability support services; older peoples’ wellbeing services; mental health and addiction support services; social services and financial capability services.

Apply now:

If you have the right experience, attitude, and a passion for people, this is your opportunity to make a positive difference for our Pacific peoples.

If you would like more information about this role, please email: hr@vakatautua.co.nz

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles as well as commitment to delivering equitable outcomes in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.