- Fixed-Term till June + Tuesday - Saturday + Awake Night Shifts
- Based in Papatoetoe + Wise Group Discount app and more!
- Flexible role that supports crisis respite and acute services across South Auckland
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. You will support our Acute and Crisis Respite services on night shift across South Auckland as required and be based in Papatoetoe.
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
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
- Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
- Financial risk and planning review
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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 fixed-term role until June 2025. 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
- Holds a 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: Monday, 3rd March 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.
