Peer Support Specialists, Matariki - Mental Health & Addictions at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Permanent, full time & part time opportunities

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Specialist at Matariki Community Mental Health Centre

At Counties Manukau District, our shared vision is to work in partnership with our communities to improve the health status of all, with a particular focus on Maaori, Pacific peoples, and other communities facing health disparities.

Our community team provides comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment, and recovery support for Tangata Whaiora/Service Users in the Mangere and Otara communities.

In this role, you will work within a culturally diverse community, providing peer support and recovery coaching to individuals on their journey toward mental health recovery. You will support people in the location of their choice—whether at home, in a clinical setting, or within the community. Additionally, you will facilitate recovery group programmes.

Workdays and Location:

The position is full time and part time, with workdays Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. The role is based at 492 Great South Road, Otahuhu.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following training, skills, and attributes:

• Peer Support Training Certificate (essential)
• Completion of a Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) program or similar
• Ability to apply the Peer Support approach
• Understanding of recovery concepts, pathways, and values
• Personal lived experience of mental health or addiction
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer literacy skills
• Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application to health
• A full, clean driver’s license (essential)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. To review the position description, please click here.

For more information on this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202514974

Applications Close: 26 May 2025