Community Recovery Support Worker (Part-Time)

Christchurch City Mission; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A paid day off for your birthday

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Meaningful work making a difference

Job summary

Christchurch City Mission is seeking a compassionate Community / Peer Support Worker to help whaiora on their recovery journey within Alcohol and Other Drug Services. You will provide day-to-day support, foster a safe and recovery-focused environment, and work with clinical teams to deliver person-centred care.

The role is part-time (25–30 hours per week). Applicants should have a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent experience, plus a NZ Driver Licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people to work towards their goals and aspirations.
• Warm, respectful, and non-judgemental approach.
• Understanding of addiction, mental health, trauma and recovery.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural development.
• Current NZ Driver Licence and basic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to whaiora accessing Alcohol and Other Drug services.
• Build trusting relationships and engage in programme activities.
• Notice changes in wellbeing and raise concerns promptly.
• Maintain client records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with case managers, clinicians, nursing staff, and support services.
• Participate in supervision, training, and service improvement activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Non-judgemental approach

Goal-oriented support

Cultural awareness

Education

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing

Equivalent experience

Tools

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Christchurch City Mission is seeking a compassionate Community / Peer Support Worker to help whaiora on their recovery journey within Alcohol and Other Drug Services. You will provide day-to-day support, foster a safe and recovery-focused environment, and work with clinical teams to deliver person-centred care.

The role is part-time (25–30 hours per week). Applicants should have a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent experience, plus a NZ Driver Licence.