Senior Peer Support Specialist, Christchurch
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Pathways

Senior Peer Support Specialist

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time

Christchurch

Job Description

  • Hold NZCHW L4 (or equiv) and your own lived exp of mental health + recovery
  • Leadership/managerial experience is essential + Wed - Sat 3pm – 11.30pm
  • Enjoy extra annual leave and wellbeing days


We’re looking for someone who’sbeen on their own mental health journey and is now ready to use that experienceto support others on theirs.


Summary

This senior role uses your ownlived experience of mental health and strong leadership skills to guide a smallteam and support people in our 24/7 Peer Acute Alternative Service, basedin Christchurch.


The role is 32 hours per week working Wednesdayto Saturday 3pm – 11.30pm.


The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga keia mātou

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • An extra week of annual leave after 12 months
  • Two paid wellbeing days each year
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
  • Access to a wide range of discounts through our employee app
  • Specsavers discounts for you and your whānau

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Are you an experienced SeniorPeer Support Specialist, or a Peer Support Specialist ready to take the nextstep? Use the strength of your own lived experience to support people in our24/7 Peer Acute Alternative Service — an alternative to hospital admission.


In this senior role, you’ll coachand guide 3–4 team members, provide leadership on shift, and help shape asupportive, recovery-focused environment. Strong leadership, delegation skills,and confidence in managing others are a big part of what will help you thrivehere.


As a Senior Peer Support Worker,you will:

  • Coach and mentor Peer Support Specialists alongside the Team Coach
  • Provide culturally safe, person-centred support
  • Complete admin tasks, write comprehensive notes, communicate clearly in handovers, and work closely with the wider team
  • Provide medication support when needed
  • Support people with day‑to‑day living skills —whatever it takes

About you | Mōu

Your lived experience is centralto this role. You’ll use your own recovery tools and insights to support peopleon their journey.


You’ll also bring:

  • Previous leadership, team‑leading, or management experience
  • Working well under pressure
  • Effective conflict resolution skills


Resilience

  • Peer Employment Training (PET) or Intentional Peer Support (IPS), plus Crisis Prevention Intervention training
  • WRAP training
  • NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 (or working towards it)
  • At least 18 months of wellness with no hospitalisations
  • A full NZ driver licence
  • A current first aid certificate (or willingness to get one)
  • Eligibility to work in Aotearoa


About Pathways | Mō mātou

At Pathways, we support peopleacross Aotearoa to live full, meaningful lives in their communities. Mentalhealth and overall wellbeing are at the heart of what we do, and strong whānauconnections guide our work. Our ‘whatever it takes’ wairua is all aboutpersonalised, compassionate support.


Closing date: 16 October 2026. Pleasenote, thisadvert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.


Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PW-Senior-Peer-Support-Specialist.pdf


Contact: Tina Sheveleva, TeamCoach on tina.sheveleva@pathways.co.nz if you have anyquestions.

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

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestylesand actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage peoplewith lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Leadership
  • Peer Support
  • Administrative Tasks
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Medication Support

Desired Soft Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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