Casual Peer Support Specialist, Auckland
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Pathways

Casual Peer Support Specialist

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Auckland

Job Description

  • Casual + multiple shifts available + Central Auckland
  • Shifts available across the full 24 hours, 7 days per week
  • Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being

Bringyour lived experience and join a new service based on an internationallyrenowned peer crisis care model to support guests on their recovery journey

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental healthand addiction service in Aotearoa, we believe in the power of lived experienceand the impact of the peer workforce. We have a well established and effectivepeer workforce infrastructure which supports you in your mahi. Our collectivemahi is to empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Wefoster strong whānau connections.

The Service

We are building an exciting, new peer-led community-based acutealternative to hospital within the central Auckland Te Toka Tumai region. Thisis an opportunity for you to step into an exciting Peer Support Specialist role. You will be working alongside others with lived and living experience who are trained to deliver inspiring peerservices alongside clinical kaimahi. As kaimahi you will use recovery tools,models, and practices to inspire resilience, hope, and wellbeing. The service will bedelivered in partnership with other mental health and addiction providers andwill be informed by a rights and values-based approach to care. You’ll be reporting to a Senior Peer SupportSpecialist and Team Coach while working with the support of your extensiveteam.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Access to monthly Co-Learning (Peer Supervision sessions) and coaching
  • Professional development opportunities including our targeted peer training programme Kia Mataara
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

In this role, you will intentionally draw on your lived or livingexperience to support others on their recovery journey, using your peer supporttraining while upholding peer values and competencies in all aspects of yourpractice. You will provide compassionate support to acute tāngata whai orastaying at at the service as a community-based alternative to hospital care,helping to create a safe, welcoming, and recovery-focused environment. You willalso support all aspects of tāngata whai ora wellbeing, recovery, andself-determination throughout their stay.

This isa casual role. The hours of work are not regular and are offered when theybecome available. We provide 24/7 supported accommodation with round the clockstaff support. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate aboutempowering others and making a real difference in people’s lives.

Day Shifts: 7.00am - 3.30pm

Afternoon shifts: 3.00pm - 11.30pm

Night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am

You |Mōu:

We would love to hear from peers who are at a stage in theirwellbeing journey where they are ready to support others in theirs. Alongsideyour lived or living experience and strong interpersonal skills, you will havethe ability to build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with TeWhatu Ora, PHOs, and the wider community sector. You will be excited by theopportunity to join a new peer-led team that supports recovery, connection, andhope.

Skills andExperience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

  • A working knowledge of the peer workforce competencies and have completed recognised Peer Support training
  • Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or intention to commence supported training within three months
  • Able to speak to your lived and living experience and journey to wellbeing
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th November. Please note, this role may close early if asuitable candidate is found.


Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Peer-Support-Specialist.pdf

Contact:Melanie Govender, Service and Relationship Manager on melanie.govender@pathways.co.nz for any further information.


For further information, visit our websitewww.pathways.co.nz


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

Desired Hard Skills

  • Health and Wellbeing Knowledge
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Peer Support Training

Desired Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Compassion
  • Empathy

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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