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
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 Permi-Flex 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 Mental Health and Youth services; plus, you will be paid $31.97 per hour. You’ll need to be available to work a variety of different shifts.
In this role, you will:
Support people 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!
The right candidate must be available to work weekends, mornings, evenings, awake night and sleepover shifts.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you’ll bring
Our Dunedin 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 3 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
$31.97 perhour
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
