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 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 32 hours per week, Friday – Monday, 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
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, 6th January 2025. Please note, this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Please note, due to the Christmas period our communication may be limited, and we will endeavour to respond to your application after 6 January 2025.
Contact: Joe Bishop, Team Coach - Peer, on joe.bishop@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions
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.
