Peer Support Co-Facilitator (Remote)

kōwhai Ora - Grounded Growth; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable trust providing support services is seeking Peer Support Co-Facilitators to assist in delivering online peer support groups. This flexible remote role values lived experience and offers training in trauma-informed support. Candidates will need strong communication skills and a reliable internet connection. This position provides an opportunity to impact the wellbeing of communities across Aotearoa.

Benefits

Induction and training in trauma-informed peer support

Ongoing professional supervision

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Lived experience of trauma recovery, family harm is highly valued.
• Reliable internet connection and confidence using Teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate online peer support groups.
• Welcome participants and guide safe discussions.
• Provide feedback to strengthen programme delivery.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Lived experience of trauma recovery

Background in social services

Education

Studying or background in social services, social work, counselling, or psychology

Job description

About Kōwhai Ora – Grounded Growth

Kōwhai Ora is a charitable trust providing trauma-informed, peer-led support for wāhine, rangatahi, and whānau impacted by family harm. We deliver online peer support groups and workshops that create safe, accessible spaces for connection, healing, and growth.

The Role

We are seeking Peer Support Co-Facilitators to help deliver our online support groups. This role is always co-facilitated with a registered social worker or counsellor — volunteers are never expected to lead sessions alone. Facilitators bring their lived experience and/or community services background to create supportive, healing spaces for participants.

Key responsibilities

• Co-facilitate online peer support groups (approx. 60 minutes each, plus prep and reflection).
• Welcome participants, support group agreements, and guide safe discussions.
• Model empathy, listening, and peer support values.
• Provide feedback and reflections to strengthen programme delivery.

Skills and experience

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Lived experience of trauma recovery, family harm, is highly valued.
• Studying or background in social services, social work, counselling, or psychology is a bonus.
• Reliable internet connection and confidence using Teams.

What we offer

• Induction and training in trauma-informed peer support.
• Ongoing professional supervision and team support.
• Flexible, remote role (2–3 hours per week per group).
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the wellbeing of communities across Aotearoa.