Team Coach - Peer, Auckland
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Team Coach - Peer

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  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

  • Full-Time, permanent role + Monday - Friday + Manukau
  • Additional Employer KiwiSaver + on-call allowance + additional well being leave
  • Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation

Use your lived experienceto inspire and lead a caring and skilled team in one of the largest mentalhealth providers in New Zealand.

Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō elelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam andwarm Pacific greetings to you.

“Ehara ite mea ko te haerenga, ko te taenga atu rānei te kaupapa. Ko tewhanaungatanga kē! It's not the journey or the destination its the company youkeep”.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leadingmental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we believe in the power oflived experience and the impact of the peer workforce. We have well establishedand effective peer workforce infrastructure which supports you in your mahi.Our collective mahi is to empower individuals to live full lives in theircommunities. We foster strong whānau connections.

The Benefits | Ngāāhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
  • Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
  • 2 paid wellbeing days per year
  • On-call allowance + 4 additional on-call leave days
  • $250 per year to support Health & Wellbeing
  • School holiday programme assistance

TheRole | Mō tēneitūranga mahi

We are looking for an inspiring leader to join usas Team Coach – Peer within our established Counties Manukau Peer mobile team.  Utilising the Peer competencies, support andresources available, you will ensure quality, efficient and effective deliveryof supports with tāngata whai ora and their whānau. You will foster innovationand continuous improvement ofservice, ensuring it is exemplary in empowering and inspiring people towardsrecovery and wellbeing. You will provide regular coaching and befocused on inspiring support to every member of your team, helping them toexceed their personal best in everything they do.

You’ll be reporting to the Service and Relationship Manager andleading a team of Peer Support Specialists.  Together, you will supporttāngata whai ora on their recovery and wellness journey by supporting themdevelop effective coping strategies, build life skills, engage with theircommunities, and achieve their self-identified goals.

As the TC you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of ourservice. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the care of tāngata whai ora on the Counties Manukau Peer mobile caseloads to ensure they receive exceptional support in the community.
  • Support Peer Support Specialists to flourish in their practice by embedding Peer Competencies, facilitating Peer Pōlish as a reflection tool, ensuring co-learning is attended, and nurturing a culture where peer values are lived and breathed every day.
  • Support the efficient and effective use of resources for the teams while fostering innovation and improvement of service which includes financial management of the service.
  • Lead and support kaimahi, including regular individual coaching sessions, recruitment, professional development and performance management.
  • Develop and grow our services to meet emerging community needs.
  • Understand and use data that demonstrates our mahi in line with contractual obligations.
  • Grow strong and collaborative inter sector networks and partnerships.

This is a permanent, full-timerole. You will be working Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, based in Manukau,Auckland.

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from experienced peerleaders who can support and inspire a team and ensure their practice alwaysreflects peer values and competencies. As well as having great leadership andpeople skills, you will have demonstrated ability to work well with otherservices such as Te Whatu Ora, PHOs and the wider community sector.

Skills andExperience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

  • A working knowledge of the peer workforce competencies and have completed recognised Peer Support training
  • Completed Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalency
  • Able to speak to your lived and living experience and journey to wellbeing and demonstrate resilience
  • Experience and a qualification in health, management or a related clinical discipline is also welcomed
  • Proven networking skills
  • Ability to develop and sustain a high performing team

ClosingDate | Rā Katinga: Monday,16th November 2026. Please note, this rolemay close early if a suitable candidate is found.


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Contact: FionnaSutherland, Service and Relationship Manager on fionna.sutherland@pathways.co.nz for any further information.


For furtherinformation, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz


Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and activelysupports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived andliving experience of mental illness and addictions to apply

Desired Hard Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Health and Wellbeing Knowledge
  • Networking Skills
  • Peer Support Training
  • Team Development

Desired Soft Skills

  • Coaching
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • People Skills
  • Resilience

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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