Peer Support Worker

5 days ago

Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Your Career - For People, For Purpose

Use your personal lived experience and make a difference every day at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.

He Kōrero Mō Mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa - Peer Services (formerly Mind & Body) is dedicated to strengthening whānau and communities using lived experience. Since 1998, we have provided peer-led support, advocacy, training, and consultancy, guided by hope, personal power, and connection. We support people facing mental health and addiction challenges to take charge of their recovery and wellbeing. Our work includes de-stigmatising mental distress, reducing marginalisation, fostering social inclusion, and delivering mental health education in workplaces, schools, and organisations—supporting people move forward and reach their full potential.

Ngā Ratonga | Our services:

The Piki Peer Support service works with young people 18-25 years across the Wellington, Kapiti, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Regions. Piki offers free access to trained Peer Support Workers with personalised access to Peer Support at a convenient place and time.

We strive to enhance Rangatahi's quality of life by equipping them with the tools to overcome adversity and strengthen their wellbeing.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

As a Peer Support Worker, you will connect with Rangatahi/youth and their whanau within the Wellington Region area. You will utilise your personal lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction and recovery to inspire Rangatahi in their journey to wellbeing.

This role is fixed term (ending 29 May hours per week in a flexible way but generally work would be between the hours of 7am - 7pm. There are times depending on the need of the Peer you are working with that you may have to work outside these hours.

He kōrero mōu | About You

You'll bring your own knowledge and experience of drug and alcohol addiction or mental health wellbeing to the role, and we ask that you tell us about your journey to recovery in your cover letter.

You'll also have:

  • A Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate (or equivilent)
  • Have experience working effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, especially Māori and Pasifika communities and their whānau
  • Group facilitation skills (or interest to learn)
  • A positive attitude, good sense of humour, and full NZ driver's licence with access to your own vehicle.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi | We Offer

Join us to experience a work environment where values are not just words on a page. At Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Peer Services, you'll benefit from:

  • Pay Equity rates: $ $29.83 per hour (depending on qualifications)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Wellbeing support including EAP, supervision, and cultural leave
  • Staff discounts (e.g., Southern Cross, PB Tech and more)
  • Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa's largest for-purpose organisations

Apply your skills and make a difference every day at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.

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