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 and 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
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.
The PermiFlex position would be an excellent fit for someone who loves variety in their work week. With 40 hours per week guaranteed, you will work a variety of day, evening, weekend, awake night and sleepover shifts across our Dunedin adult mental health and Youth services; plus, you will be paid $31.97 per hour.
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!
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
Our Dunedin mental health team is looking for someone with:
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A positive attitude and calm approach in challenging situations
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 Mental Health) — or willingness to work toward one once you’re on board
Must have the right to work in New Zealand
What will Pact offer you?
At Pact, you’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that cares equally about our staff as we do the people we support. We offer you:
In-house training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to best support our clients
$31.97 per hour based on qualification
Celebrate your milestones with Long Service benefits
Encouragement and support to achieve the NZQA Level 4 Qualification
Free Employee Assistance if you require additional, confidential support
Watch people grow and blossom whilst celebrating every achievement
Visit our website About Us - Pact Group to find out more about the fantastic work Pact does and/or submit your CV today and join us in empowering people in our community to live life to the fullest.
Please do not apply unless you have the right to work in New Zealand, as we are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
