Mental Health Support Worker - CREDS
Location: Lower Hutt
Contract: 1.0 FTE, permanent
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
The Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic Support Worker to join our unique multi-disciplinary team. This exciting role will focus on supporting individuals with eating disorders in a residential care setting based in Lower Hutt. Support Workers at CREDS prepare dietitian-led meals for vulnerable clients and support them as they journey to wellness. The salary is $61,000 - $77,000, depending on experience, qualifications and skillset.
About the Team/Service/ Location
CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area – from nutritional counselling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeutic Day Programme.
CREDS is excited to welcome a Support Worker who can offer compassionate and respectful care to those with clients with eating disorders.
About you
If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by eating disorders and have excellent communication skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
Essential:
- Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification)
- Experience supporting tangata whaiora
- Experience in food preparation
- Experience in household management
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 31 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Thompson at emma.thompson@mhaids.health.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: MHA060-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2026