Senior Peer Support Worker: Lead Hope & Housing Stability

The Trusts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifewise Housing First in Auckland is seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker who uses lived experience to walk alongside whānau, champion peer practice, and help people move from homelessness to housing stability and wellbeing.

You will mentor and support Peer Support Workers, advocate for whānau using a strengths‑based, person‑led approach, and help strengthen peer support across our service, while ensuring the voice of lived experience informs practice.

Closing date: 05/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Lived experience is required and should be used professionally.
• Peer Support qualification (Level 4+) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in homelessness, mental health, addictions, or community services.
• Commitment to social justice, whānau wellbeing, and lasting change.
• Values compassion, courage, respect, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to inspire hope and build trusted relationships.
• Mentor and support Peer Support Workers.
• Advocate for whānau using a strengths-based, person-led approach.
• Help strengthen and grow peer support across our service.
• Influence practice and champion the voice of lived experience.

Skills

Lived experience

Mentoring

Advocacy

Relationships

Peer support

Education

Peer Support qualification

Job description

Lifewise Housing First in Auckland is seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker who uses lived experience to walk alongside whānau, champion peer practice, and help people move from homelessness to housing stability and wellbeing.

You will mentor and support Peer Support Workers, advocate for whānau using a strengths‑based, person‑led approach, and help strengthen peer support across our service, while ensuring the voice of lived experience informs practice.

Closing date: 05/09/2026.