Peer Support Specialist

Odyssey House NZ; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

5 days study leave per annum

Skills and career development

Dynamic and supportive team

Job summary

Odyssey House NZ is seeking a permanent, full-time Peer Support Specialist based at our community hub in New Lynn. You will work with the Peer Support Manager and residential services teams to create hopeful, safe spaces for tāngata whai ora and help them reflect, learn, connect and move toward their goals.

Our ideal candidate has lived recovery experience, completed peer support training and WRAP plan, and experience in social services or mental health.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience, a story of recovery and the ability to be a positive role model.
• Completed specialist or intentional peer support training and/or have up to 1 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a peer role
• Completed a personal WRAP plan
• Experience of working in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors
• An interest and/or knowledge of Māori tikanga and the customs and cultures of Pacific peoples

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based recovery support to tāngata whai ora within the Family Centre and Adult residential services.
• Walk alongside whai ora during transitional phases to help them onto their treatment pathway and support better recovery outcomes.
• Create hopeful and safe spaces, reflect with whai ora, and support them to move towards their goals.

Skills

Lived experience

People skills

WRAP plan

Education

Specialist/intentional peer support training

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Do you have lived experience of addictions challenges and strong people skills?

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your experience and develop your skills further?

Do you have an ability to walk alongside others and support them to achieve their goals?

Then we have your ideal job!

We are currently looking to fill a permanent, full-time Peer Support Specialist role, based at our community hub in New Lynn. Working closely with the Peer Support Manager and residential services teams, you will help to create hopeful and safe spaces for our tāngata whai ora as well as provide opportunities for them to reflect; learn, connect and move towards achieving their goals.

The Peer Support team provides peer-based recovery support to tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellness) within our Family Centre and Adult residential services. The Peer Support team works with tāngata whai ora during the transitional phases of their treatment, to help them onto their treatment pathway and support better recovery outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Personal lived experience, a story of recovery from addictions and the ability to be a positive role model to others
• Completed specialist or intentional peer support training and/or have up to 1 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a peer role
• Completed a personal WRAP plan
• Experience of working in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors
• An interest and/or knowledge of Māori tikanga and the customs and cultures of Pacific peoples

In return we offer:

• A competitive remuneration from $61,339 to $68,619 depending on the qualifications and experience
• 22 days annual leave and 5 days study leave per annum
• Skills and career development opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.

For a copy of the Job Description visit 2026-aug---peer-support-specialist---peer-support-team.pdf