Addictions Peer Support Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Addictions Peer Support Worker, Lakes Opioid Treatment Service

Part-time (20 hours per week) 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

An exciting new opportunity has become available to work as an Addictions Peer Support Worker, as part of our new Rotorua based Opioid Treatment Service. The roles present a real opportunity to make a positive difference. At Te Whatu Ora Lakes we are proud to support people to live full lives within their communities; hopeful and connected to what matters to them the most.

Our kai mahi (staff) all share a common goal of supporting tangata whai ora to live their best lives as independently as possible in the community. Lakes Opioid Treatment Service (LOTS) has a strong therapeutic approach and works in close partnership with the Lakes community addiction providers.

• Part time (up to 20 hours per week)
• Working business hours, Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
• Possibly participate in an on-call roster after hours and weekends

 As Addictions Peer Support Worker you may be:

• Supporting People with their recovery in their own home
• Connecting or reconnecting them with their whānau and natural supports.
• Accompanying people through their whakapapa journey
• Inspiring hope and recovery from addictions
• Empowering people to do the things they love, as independently as possible
• Support people with budgeting or other skills to help manage the cost of living crisis
• Attending appointments and advocating for people 

 Mō koe | About you

We are looking for someone who has progressed to recovery through their own mental health and addictions journey and is able to support others struggling with their own addictions journey. If that’s you, come join us in empowering tangata whai ora (clients) towards recovery & wellbeing goals through community mobile care & support services. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

• Able to build professional relationships with a wide range of people
• Applicants must be willing to obtain (if not already completed) an accredited New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and Intensive Peer Support Training
• Be culturally respectful and non-judgmental.
• Ideally have knowledge of Maori tikanga and kawa or willing to learn 
• Have good professional boundaries
• You must hold a current full driver’s licence.

 The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Career development, with training support
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!
• Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to grow in your knowledge of Matauranga Māori, kawa and tikanga 
• Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep
• Competitive salary
• Possibility for additional earning through providing on-call
• Discounts at a range or local businesses
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu vaccination

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/.  You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. The selection process starts from the date of advertising.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome this in any creative form. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

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Mō Tātou | About us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

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