Addictions Peer Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Bayofplenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Addictions Peer Support Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty Addictions Peer Support Worker, Lakes Opioid Treatment Service
Part-time (20 hours per week)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Mo te turanga | About the role
An exciting new opportunity has become available to work as an Addictions Peer Support Worker as part of our new Rotorua based Opioid Treatment Service. The roles present a real opportunity to make a positive difference. At Te Whatu Ora Lakes we are proud to support people to live full lives within their communities; hopeful and connected to what matters to them the most.
Our kai mahi (staff) all share a common goal of supporting tangata whai ora to live their best lives as independently as possible in the community. Lakes Opioid Treatment Service (LOTS) has a strong therapeutic approach and works in close partnership with the Lakes community addiction providers.
Part time (up to 20 hours per week)
Working business hours, Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
Possibly participate in an on-call roster after hours and weekends
As Addictions Peer Support Worker you may be:
Supporting people with their recovery in their own home
Connecting or reconnecting them with their whanau and natural supports
Accompanying people through their whakapapa journey
Inspiring hope and recovery from addictions
Empowering people to do the things they love, as independently as possible
Supporting people with budgeting or other skills to help manage the cost of living crisis
Attending appointments and advocating for people
We are looking for someone who has progressed to recovery through their own mental health and addictions journey and is able to support others struggling with their own addictions journey. If that's you, come join us in empowering tangata whai ora (clients) towards recovery & wellbeing goals through community mobile care & support services. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:
Able to build professional relationships with a wide range of people
Willing to obtain (if not already completed) an accredited New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and Intensive Peer Support Training
Culturally respectful and non-judgmental
Knowledge of Maori tikanga and kawa or willing to learn
Good professional boundaries
Current full driver's licence
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If this sounds like you, apply online now via . You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. The selection process starts from the date of advertising.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome this in any creative form. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

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