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Housing First Peer Support Worker

Lifewise NZAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

30+ days ago

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Are you passionate about walking alongside others on their journey to stability, wellness, and connection?

Lifewise’s Housing First team is looking for a Peer Support Worker with lived experience of homelessness, mental health and / or addictions to help support whānau towards permanent housing and a life of dignity.

As someone with shared lived experience, you will help build trusting relationships with whānau, offering empathy, advocacy, and guidance. You’ll be a crucial part of the Housing First team, helping others navigate services and work toward their self-defined goals.

Key Responsibilities

Use your lived experience to establish trust and support whānau in their journey.
Provide intentional peer support alongside Housing First Key Workers.
Support whānau in accessing housing, healthcare, and community resources.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
Document whānau engagement and progress in Recordbase and other systems.
Lead and support onboarding and graduation processes for whānau.

You Will Bring

Essential lived experience with homelessness, mental health, and / or addictions.

Completion of a Peer Support Course – or willingness to complete Level 4 Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support stream), with support.

Strong boundaries, self-care practice, and understanding of peer support values.

Ability to relate and build rapport with diverse whānau.

Knowledge of social services and community resources in Aotearoa.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and cultural competence.

Basic tech skills and willingness to use systems like Recordbase.

Full driver’s license (or actively working towards one).

Why Join Us?

Whānau-Centred, Purpose-Driven Work : Be part of a kaupapa that restores dignity and belonging.

Supportive, Values-Led Team : Work in a team that upholds tikanga Māori and supports your growth.

Tangible Impact : See the difference you make every day in whānau lives.

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