Lived-Experience Peer Support Worker

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Cultural leave

Study leave

Wellbeing subsidies

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is seeking a Peer Support Worker in Hamilton. You will use your lived experience to support people on their wellbeing and recovery journey, building trusting relationships with clients and whānau.

You will work with a supportive team, encouraging independence, community participation, and engagement with formal and informal support networks. First Aid/CPR certification is required, and a Level 4+ qualification in Mental Health and Addiction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental distress and recovery used to support others.
• First Aid with CPR certification required.
• Must hold a full NZ driver’s licence.
• Be confident working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with recording information in databases.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic and trusting relationships with clients and whānau.
• Use your lived experience to inspire hope and positive change.
• Support individuals to set and reach wellbeing goals and independence.
• Encourage community participation and connection with support networks.
• Collaborate with colleagues and health professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Lived experience

Autonomy

First Aid CPR

Driver’s licence

Database literacy

Recovery-focused practice

Education

Level 4 or higher qualification in Mental Health and Addiction

Tools

CRM / databases

Job description

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is seeking a Peer Support Worker in Hamilton. You will use your lived experience to support people on their wellbeing and recovery journey, building trusting relationships with clients and whānau.

You will work with a supportive team, encouraging independence, community participation, and engagement with formal and informal support networks. First Aid/CPR certification is required, and a Level 4+ qualification in Mental Health and Addiction is preferred.