Peer Support Worker - Fixed Term

Comcare Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcare invites applications for a peer supporter role in Christchurch. You will use your lived experience of mental illness and/or addictions to support others, working in our Peer Support team on a 6-month fixed term contract (32-40hrs per week), based at Madras Street.

You will connect with clients, maintain records, reflect on practice through supervision, and contribute to the Peer Support team. Candidates with Intentional Peer Support training and NZ health/wellbeing qualifications are

Qualifications

• Training and experience in Intentional Peer Support or similar.
• Experience in Tikanga Māori and culturally appropriate service delivery to Māori would be an advantage.
• Experience in the mental health and disability sector would be an advantage.
• Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Meeting individually with clients to provide Intentional Peer Support.
• Maintaining relevant electronic records.
• Reflecting on your own work practice through supervision.
• Contribution to the Peer Support team.

Skills

Intentional Peer Support

Active listening

Empathy

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 – Peer Support Qualification

Job description

• Fixed Term Position (32-40hrs) for 6 months
• Based at Madras Street
• Use your lived experience of mental illness and/or addictionsto support others

About us

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services, Housing and Housing Support Services.

We are seeking a peer supporter with their own lived experience of mental illness and/or addictions to work in our Christchurch Peer Support team.

About this role

You will enjoy connecting with people and your community. You will be non-judgemental, compassionate and have the confidence to encourage others to move forward in their journey. Your constructive,flexible,and vibrant attitude to work will contribute positively to our team and the wider organisation.

If you enjoy building relationships, listening and learning, you will find this an interesting and varied role. There will be opportunity for growth and understanding within a friendly and supportive work environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Meeting individually with clients to provide Intentional Peer Support

• Maintaining relevant electronic records

• Reflecting on your own work practice through supervision

• Contribution to thePeer Supportteam.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Training and experience in Intentional Peer Support or similar.

• Experience in TikangaMāoriand culturallyappropriate servicedelivery toMāoriwould be an advantage, as would experience in the mental health and/or addictionssector.

• Experience in the mental health and disability sector would be an advantage.

It is desirable that you have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 – Peer Support Qualification (or similar) or are committed to studying towards one.

Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license.

You will have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a criminal record check process

What we offer

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.

“Kotewhakaora, hehīkoiwhakamārama.Mānaanōtōnaakearawhakaoraewhakarau”

“A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards”

Applications close Thursday 3 September 2026 at 3pm.