Peer Support Specialist, Auckland

Pathways

Peer Support Specialist

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Location

Auckland


Job Description

  • Permanent, full-time + Tuesday - Saturday + Awake Night Shifts
  • Based in Papatoetoe + Wise Group Discount app and more!
  • Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being


Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth week Annual Leave
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Holiday programme asssistance


The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
6 core values of Peer Support: Mutuality, Experiential knowledge, Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and well-being.

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Auckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is an alternative to hospital admission and can house up to 12 guests, working in a team of peer support specialists – all with a common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.

This is a permanent full-time role. You will be working Tuesday – Saturday, 11pm – 7:30am. Based in Papatoetoe, Auckland.

You | Mōu: 
We are interested to hear from peers with a period of wellness and work in a recovery-focused way for our Tupu Ake service.

You’ll also have:

  • A current Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
  • Completion of WRAP training, including WRAP at work
  • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or be currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent
  • Knowledge of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
  • An understanding of and commitment to the principles of recovery
  • Lived experience of mental illness
  • Knowledge of mental health and NGO sector development
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi


Closing Date: Friday, 16th May 2025. Please note, this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Peer-Support-Specialist-Sep-24.pdf
Contact: Joe Bishop, Team Coach Peer on joe.bishop@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.


Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Coordination
  • Current full NZ driver’s licence
  • first aid certificate
  • NZCHW
  • primary care sector knowledge

Benefits and Perks

  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution

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