Casual Peer Support Specialist, Auckland
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Pathways

Casual Peer Support Specialist

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Auckland

Job Description

  • Casual work available 24/7 + Peer led service
  • Based in Papatoetoe + Wise Group Discount app and more!
  • Use your lived experience to support tāngata whai ora on their journey to wellbeing

Bring your lived experience with mental distress and/oraddiction to inspire and support our tāngata whai ora and their whānau on theirrecovery journey.


Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service inAotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. AtPathways we truly value Lived and Living Experience.

The practice of Peer Support brings a unique approach towellbeing grounded in the core values of Mutuality, Experiential Knowledge,Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and Wellbeing.

Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our'whatever it takes' wairua (spirit).

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

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

Tupu Ake, our peer-led service in South Auckland, was one ofthe first mental health and wellbeing peer support services of its kind in NewZealand.

Our beautiful 1912 villa in Papatoetoe has always been aplace of healing and rest. It was initially a homestead, then a convent, and arest home, before being renovated for Pathways in 2008, becoming Tupu Ake. Thepeaceful, park-like garden provides a quiet setting away from the hustle andbustle of everyday life.

6 core values of Peer Support: Mutuality, Experientialknowledge, Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and well-being.

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining ourPathways Auckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is analternative to hospital admission and can house up to 12 tāngata whai ora,working in a team of Peer Support Specialists – all with a common purpose tosupport people navigating experiences with mental distress and/or addiction.

Casual roles are to cover leave for permanent PeerSupport Specialists - the hours of work are not regular and are offered whenthey become available.  We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in ourTupu Ake service.

Day Shifts: 7.00am - 3.30pm

Afternoon shifts: 3.00pm - 11.30pm (24 hour services)

Night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am (8 hour Awake)

What You’ll Be Doing I  Ngā mahi ka mahia e koe:

  • Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience to support others on their recovery journey
  • Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values

You | Mōu:

We would love to hear from Peers who are at a place on theirwellbeing journey where they are ready to support others on their journeys.

You’ll also have:

  • Kia Mataara, Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
  • Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or intention to commence training within three months
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • A full NZ drivers licence
  • A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2026. Pleasenote, 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 onjoe.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 activelysupports a smokefree environment.

Desired Hard Skills

  • First Aid
  • Peer Support
  • Driving Licence

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Self-determination

Benefits & Perks

Culture

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

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