Peer Support Worker

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Generous leave

Training & development

Job summary

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is seeking a full-time Peer Support Worker to join the EaseUp Youth Service in Henderson. You will use your lived experience to build authentic relationships with rangatahi and support their wellbeing goals through flexible, community-based sessions.

You will work with clinicians in a strengths-based approach, maintain clear documentation, and support safe service delivery. Requirements: two years’ experience with youth mental health/addictions and First Aid CPR.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health and/or AOD recovery, and willingness to include this in your cover letter.
• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent), or commitment to obtaining the minimum qualification within required timeframe.
• Two years’ experience working in mental health, addictions, and with youth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this).

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to build authentic, respectful relationships with rangatahi.
• Support rangatahi to identify and work towards their wellbeing goals.
• Provide flexible, community-based support tailored to individual needs.
• Work alongside Clinicians to deliver a holistic, strengths-based support approach.
• Share lived experience appropriately to inspire hope and connection.
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to safe, effective service delivery.

Skills

Lived experience

Two years’ youth mental health/addict"

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Cultural competence Te Tiriti

First Aid CPR

Education

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

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Are you ready to make a difference every day?

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau (families) be the best they can be.

We are looking for a full-time Peer Support Worker to join our EaseUp Youth Service based in Henderson. EaseUp provides free, community-based mental health and AOD support to rangatahi (young people), delivered in ways and places that feel comfortable, including one-off sessions, ongoing support, and group wellbeing programmes.

In this role, you will:

• Use your lived experience to build authentic, respectful relationships with rangatahi


• Support rangatahi to identify and work towards their wellbeing goals


• Provide flexible, community-based support tailored to individual needs


• Work alongside Clinicians to deliver a holistic, strengths-based support approach


• Share lived experience appropriately to inspire hope and connection


• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to safe, effective service delivery

You are passionate about supporting rangatahi and bring lived experience of mental health challenges and or AOD recovery, with a well-established recovery journey.

You will bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in mental health and addictions, and with youth


• Lived experience of mental health and or AOD recovery, with the ability to draw on this safely and purposefully (please include this in your cover letter)


• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent), or a commitment towards obtaining the relevant minimum qualification within the required timeframe


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi


• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this)

Join us to experience a work environment where values are lived every day. You will be proud to apply your skills and make a difference.

We offer:

• Hourly rate: $25.67 to $30.52


• Access to extensive wellbeing support – including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora (wellbeing) and personal growth.


• Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more.


• Generous leave entitlements: including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave (where applicable).


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Inclusive and supportive teams grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our Pou (guiding pillars).


• Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa’s largest for-purpose organisations.