Team Manager Peer Support Specialist Service

7 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

**Team Manager - Peer Support Specialist**

Are you passionate about supporting individuals facing mental health challenges? Do you have experience in managing teams and facilitating peer support programs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Manager to lead our Peer Support Specialist Service. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those in our community.
- **Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week)**:

- **General working hours 8:00am - 4:30pm/8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday**:

- **Pay Band: $77,621 pa - $83,100 pa** (depending on qualification, experience, skill and knowledge)

**Ember Korowai Takitini**:
Ember Korowai Takitini are leaders in The Peer & Lived Experience mental health and addiction sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Our Peer & Lived Experience services blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs.

We are seeking a Team Manager to lead a new service established to embed Peer Support Specialist within allocated Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland Kahui o te Ihi clinical services. These services are:

- ** (1) Kari Centre**

**(a) Aronui Ora **(Maternal mental health) (1FTE)

**(b) Hāpai Ora **(Early Psychosis Service) (1FTE)
- ** (2) Manawanui **(Māori mental health) (2FTE)
- **(3) Lotofale **(Pacific mental health) (2FTE)

**Ember**:

- Offers additional leave - Recreation days & study leave.
- Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment, fostering personal growth and work-life balance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive service induction
- Individual allocated car
- Laptop and phone for work purposes.
- Monthly Peer Coaching and Supervision.

**The Service**:
As a Peer Support Specialist Team manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting, leading and co-ordinating Peer Support Specialists embedded in selective clinical services. You will work collaboratively with three multidisciplinary teams of mental health professionals, ensuring a holistic and person-centred approach to care.

**Role**:
As the Team Manager for our Peer Support Specialist Service, you will play a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and support a team of Peer Support Specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of Peer Support Specialists.
- Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with the team.
- Recruit, train, and onboard new Peer Support Specialists.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages personal growth, collaboration, and mutual support.
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of services.
- Monitor program outcomes, collect data, and prepare reports to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in peer support services.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling) or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience in managing teams and overseeing program operations.
- Knowledge of peer support principles and practices.
- Familiarity with mental health challenges and recovery-oriented approaches.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and maintain professional boundaries.
- Proficient computer skills for documentation and data management purposes.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Full NZ Drivers Licence
- Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship

**Application Process**:



  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    Peer Support Specialist - Māori mental health. Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Specialist - Manawanui** (Māori mental health) Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Specialist - Maternal services.** Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    Peer Support Specialist - Manawanui (Maori mental health)Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    Peer Support Specialist - Manawanui (Maori mental health)Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Part Time, choose between 0.4 - 0.6FTE, Fixed Term until June 2026** **Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines** **The Opportunity**: Do you have lived experience of mental distress and have experienced recovery? Have you completed an approved Peer Support Specialist training programme? Use your specialised knowledge and training to provide...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Specialist - 6 FTE** Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for six Peer Support Specialist to join...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Pathways Health Ltd Full time

    Permanent, full-time + Friday - Monday + PapatoetoeGenerous leave entitlements + Wise Group Discount app and more!Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-beingBring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tangata Whaiora in their recovery journey.Pathways | MomatouAs a leading mental health and...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Pathways Health Ltd Full time

    Permanent, full-time + Friday - Monday + PapatoetoeGenerous leave entitlements + Wise Group Discount app and more!Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-beingBring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tangata Whaiora in their recovery journey.Pathways | MomatouAs a leading mental health and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    Peer Support Specialist - Māori mental health. Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Specialist - Lotofale (Pacific mental health)** Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to mental health and recovery? Do you have personal experience in navigating the challenges of mental health issues and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Pathways Health Ltd Full time

    Be part of a great team by showing your Peer Support values.Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being.Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tangata Whaiora in their recovery journey.As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Full time

    Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)EaseUp is a community-focused mobile service dedicated to supporting rangatahi (youth aged 12-24) who are facing challenges related to mental health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Our team of clinicians and peer support workers collaborate with rangatahi and their whanau to...

  • Peer Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Worker** - ** Permanent, Full-time - 40 hours per week**: - **Service operates Monday to Friday. General operating hours are between 8am to 5pm (this role may require weekend work at times)**: - **Services is based out of our Apollo Drive Hub.**: - **Pay Band: $24.00 - $29.25ph** _(Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by...

  • Peer Support Worker

    6 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Peer Support Worker** - ** Permanent, Full-time - 40 hours per week**: - **Service operates Monday to Friday. General operating hours are between 8am to 5pm (this role may require weekend work at times)**: - **Services is based out of our Apollo Drive Hub.**: - **Pay Band: $24.00 - $29.25ph** _(Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Residential Peer Support Worker** - ** Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)**: - **Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week on a rotating roster (AM/PM/Awake Shifts).**: - **This position is for the**Awake Shifts which are overnight from 11pm to 7am**: - **Services is located in Silverdale**: - **Pay Equity**:$25.00ph - $30.00ph**(depending on...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Residential Peer Support Worker** Are you looking for an exciting role where you can make a difference using your personal experience of addictions and recovery? **If the answer is yes, then this might be the job for you!** Ember is an innovative, entrepreneurial company which sits at the cutting edge of values-based mental health and AOD services and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Northern Full time

    Are you looking for an exciting new role! - Great opportunity to coach and lead others. - Come work for us and help make a better life for everyone! **About the role**: This role will lead the Enliven’s community day services across two sites. You will play an influential part in Enliven’s future transformation for the people we support. You will work...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Ember Korowai Takitini Full time

    **Casual Residential Peer Support Worker** - ** Casual Residential Support Worker (AM/PM/Awake)**: - **As when needed**: - **Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week on a rotating roster **_(AM/PM/Awake shifts)_ - **Pay Equity: $24.00ph - $29.25ph +8% holiday pay** _(depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and...

  • Peer Support Worker

    4 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Qjumpers Recruitment Services Full time

    At Visionwest Community Trust, we believe in creating pathways for whanau to flourish and overcome life's greatest challenges. Rooted in our values of aroha, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and mana, Visionwest has been supporting communities across New Zealand for over 35 years. We provide essential services in housing, health, training, food support,...