• Permanent, full-time + Tuesday - Saturday + Manukau
• Generous leave entitlements + 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 Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of 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
• Holiday programme assistance
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

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 a part of our CLS enhanced mobile team working alongside peer support workers and support workers. We support tangata whai ora living independently in the community including supporting to find suitable housing and with medication support

This is a permanent, full-time role. You will be working 40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday, 1pm – 9:30pm, Based in Manukau, Auckland.

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

You’ll also have:

• A current Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
• Completion of WRAP training, including WRAP at work
• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offer significant support for support workers to complete this study.
• 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: Monday, 13th January 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: Penny Weston, Team Coach Peer, on penny.weston@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.