Peer Support Worker

7 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton**:

- ** Permanent two part-time positions 16 hours per week (Monday to Friday during office hours)**:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive specialist multi-disciplinary mental health service to birthing parents who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues during pregnancy and the post-partum period. You will be instrumental in the development of the Peer support role within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.

**About the Team**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato Perinatal Mental Health is a specialised team that offers assessment, treatment and advice for women who have developed mental illness or have had previous mental illness during the perinatal period (during pregnancy or up to one year after the baby is born). You will be part of an interdisciplinary team including social workers, nurses, doctors, and psychologists. We aim to provide a supportive environment including supervision, mentoring and professional development.

**About Hamilton**

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

**About you**

You will have a perinatal mental health and or addiction recovery journey and be passionate to use your lived experience to support others through their perinatal recovery. You will have excellent communication, networking and advocacy skills. You are resilient and able to work independently and as part of a team.

**Essential**
- Understanding of mental health perinatal recovery journeys.
- At least a Level 4 qualification in a related area, such as a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
- Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action and a commitment to equitable outcome for our whaanau.
- Full NZ driver's licence

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

WAI29895**Location**:

- North Island - Waikato - Hamilton**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Mental Health - Community Support Worker**Closes**:

24-Sep-2025

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