Peer Support

22 hours ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust Full time

About the role

Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust is seeking a Peer Support person to join our Housing Team based in Rotorua. This full-time position will see you playing a vital role in supporting our clients and contributing to the wellbeing of our local community.

What you'll be doing

  • Take the lead on the delivery of Te Taumata's Peer Support Strategy
  • Actively deliver a culturally competent service to clients, seek assistance and refer clients to culturally appropriate services as required. This will be achieved through the delivery of high-quality support services to mānaha on the Housing First programme
  • Ensure the delivery of services incorporate our values and principles in all aspects of the role, particularly when supporting client recovery and utilising community resources, and actively working with clients to identify goals and support needs.

About you

You will succeed in this role if you:

  • Can demonstrate a lived experience with homelessness and/or mental health and addiction
  • Have proven experience in a personal recovery journey with the capacity to model resilience, hope, and healthy coping strategies for individuals currently facing similar barriers
  • Have experience or training within the social services sector

What we offer

At Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our kaimahi. You will have opportunities to upskill through training and development, and the support of a collaborative team environment.

About us

Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust is a community-based organisation dedicated to promoting the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of Ngāti Whakaue iwi members and the wider Rotorua community.

To be considered for the role all applicants must request, complete and return an "Application for Employment" form, and provide a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Please forward your information and/or any questions about the role to Rangimiria Ihakara at:

Applications for this role will close at 5pm on Tuesday, 25th November 2025.

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