Casual Peer Support Specialist

Pathways Health Ltd.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Auckland is seeking casual Peer Support Specialists who bring lived experience with mental distress or addiction to support tāngata whai ora and their whānau on their recovery journeys. You’ll join a peer-led team at Tupu Ake, covering 24/7 shifts, with flexible hours and a supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have Kia Mataara or Intentional Peer Support training, a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate or plans to start training within three months, and a current

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction.
• Commitment to peer support values and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals on recovery journey.
• Apply peer training and uphold peer competencies and values.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer competencies

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

First aid certificate

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Intent to commence training within three months

Job description

Bring your lived experience with mental distress and/oraddiction to inspire and support our tāngata whai ora and their whānau on theirrecovery journey.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service inAotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. AtPathways we truly value Lived and Living Experience.

The practice of Peer Support brings a unique approach to wellbeing grounded in the core values of Mutuality, Experiential Knowledge,Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and Wellbeing.

Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our'whatever it takes' wairua (spirit).

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Access to monthly Co-Learning (Peer Supervision sessions) and coaching
• Professional development opportunities including Kia Mataara
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Tupu Ake, our peer-led service in South Auckland, was one ofthe first mental health and wellbeing peer support services of its kind in NewZealand.

Our beautiful 1912 villa in Papatoetoe has always been aplace of healing and rest. It was initially a homestead, then a convent, and arest home, before being renovated for Pathways in 2008, becoming Tupu Ake. Thepeaceful, park-like garden provides a quiet setting away from the hustle andbustle of everyday life.

6 core values of Peer Support:Mutuality, Experientialknowledge, Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and well-being.

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining ourPathways Auckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is analternative to hospital admission and can house up to 12 tāngata whai ora,working in a team of Peer Support Specialists – all with a common purpose tosupport people navigating experiences with mental distress and/or addiction.

Casual roles are to cover leave for permanent PeerSupport Specialists - the hours of work are not regular and are offered whenthey become available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in ourTupu Ake service.

Day Shifts: 7.00am - 3.30pm
Afternoon shifts: 3.00pm - 11.30pm (24 hour services)
Night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am(8 hour Awake)

What You’ll Be Doing I Ngā mahi ka mahia e koe:

• Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience to support others on their recovery journey
• Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values

You | Mōu:

We would love to hear from Peers who are at a place ontheirwellbeing journey where they are ready to support others on their journeys.

You’ll also have:

• Kia Mataara, Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or intention to commence training within three months
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A full NZ drivers licence
• A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2026. Pleasenote, this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Peer-Support-Specialist-Sep-24.pdf

Contact: Joe Bishop, Team Coach Peer [e-mail] if you have any questions For further information,visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and activelysupports a smokefree environment.