Addictions Peer Support Worker

**Vacancy No**:ROT02848**

Addictions Peer Support Worker), Lakes Opioid Treatment Service, Rotorua
Part-time (20 hours per week)
- 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.
- We are looking for someone who has had their own mental health or addictions journey through to recovery to support others on their own mental health & 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.
- 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.
- The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Career development, with training support
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come
- Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity to grow in your knowledge of Matauranga Māori, kawa and tikanga
- Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep
- Competitive salary from $28.25 and $38.46 per hour (dependent on qualifications & experience)
- Possibility for additional earning through providing on-call
- Full employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Discounts at a range or local businesses
- EAP Employee Assistance Programme
- He korero mō te tūranga - About the Role
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 whānau 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
- Support people with budgeting or other skills to help manage the cost of living crisis
- Attending appointments and advocating for people
- You | Mōu
- To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

- Able to build professional relationships with a wide range of people
- Applicants must be willing to obtain (if not already completed) an accredited New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and Intensive Peer Support Training
- Be culturally respectful and non-judgmental.
- Ideally have knowledge of Maori tikanga and kawa or willing to learn
- Have good professional boundaries.
- You must hold a current full driver’s licence.
- Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
- Korero taunaki - About Us
Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people 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 such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at 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.

**Closing Date**: 06/Mar/24, 4:59:00 AM