Peer Support Worker Wellington Mind

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Emerge Aotearoa Full time

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us


Mind and Body is part of the Emerge Aotearoa Trust Group - a committed Tangata Tiriti organisation and a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, well-being, and housing services.

The core values of the organisation are based on Māori concepts Whakawhanaunga, Manaakitanga, Ako and Whakamana.


At Mind and Body, we are guided by our three strategic Pou; Māori Succeeding as Māori, Lived Experience and Diversity are privileged, and Thriving Pasifika Peoples.

We believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice, and we are committed to helping people be the best they can be.


He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role
You will work within our Piki youth year olds) peer support team.


The role will see you connecting with people and their whānau within the Wellington and Wairarapa area who want to access the peer support service.

We support people to achieve their goals and aspirations and to grow their autonomy whilst supporting community connections.


This role requires someone with personal lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction and recovery to ensure deep connection and understanding.


You will work 35 hours per week in a flexible way but generally, work would be between the hours of 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday.

There are times depending on the needs of the Peer you are working with that you may have to work outside these hours.


He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role you'll:

  • Bring personal experience of mental distress and/or addiction challenges and share your journey of taking control of your own well-being and the insights and personal awareness you built
  • Have either a Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or equivalent (desirable)
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, especially Māori and Pasifika communities and their whānau, aiga, kainga, and family
  • Be a positive and encouraging person with a good sense of humour, and the ability to role model how to move forward in a journey to wellbeing
  • Have a willingness to undertake training, and effective time management skills to manage competing demands and deadlines
  • Hold a full NZ Drivers License and have permanent working rights in New Zealand

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer

  • Opportunity for professional development through learning grants, training opportunities, and growth within a national organisation
  • Ongoing training opportunities
  • Additional paid leave allowances including, 3 wellbeing days, 510 days of study leave, and long service leave
  • Onetoone coaching/supervision and group supervision
  • Wellbeing subsidies and access to the use of our other services such as counseling, budgeting, and mental health workshops
  • Store discounts with selected brands

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

  • Reference #
  • 33910
  • Posted on
  • 09 Nov 202 Closes on
  • 01 Dec :00
  • Location(s)
  • Wairarapa, Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley, Rest of Wellington
  • Expertise
  • Peer
  • Job level(s)
  • Entry (no qualification/experience)
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent parttime, Casual

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