Peer Support Specialist - Awake Night Shift

Bring your lived experience with mental health and / or addiction toinspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

Pathways | Mō

mātou

As a leading mental health

and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in

their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall

well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised

support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

6 core values of Peer Support : Mutuality, Experiential knowledge,

Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and well-being.

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways

Auckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is an alternative to

hospital admission and can house up to 12 guests, working in a team of peer

support specialists – all with a common purpose to support people experiencing

mental illness.

This is a fixed-term role until end of June 2026. You will be working Tuesday – Saturday, 11pm –

7 : 30am. Based in Papatoetoe, Auckland.

You | Mōu :

We are interested to hear from peers with a period of wellness and work

in a recovery-focused way for our Tupu Ake service.

You’ll also have :

• A current Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
• Completion of WRAP training, including WRAP at work
• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or be currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent
• Knowledge of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of recovery
• Lived experience of mental illness
• Knowledge of mental health and NGO sector development
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date : Tuesday, 15th July 2025.  Please note, this role may close early if a

suitable candidate is found.