Expression of Interest to support the CPSLE Competencies refresh
Help shape the future of the Consumer, Peer Support, and Lived Experience (CPSLE) workforce
The Te Pou lived experience team warmly invites expressions of interest from anyone who is passionate about strengthening the role of lived experience in mental health and addiction services across Aotearoa.
In 2025–2026, we’re refreshing the Competencies for the mental health and addiction consumer, peer support and lived experience workforce to ensure they continue to reflect the strengths, diversity, and realities of this growing and important workforce. We want to make sure they are relevant, inclusive, and practical for everyone who uses them.
The CPSLE workforce brings unique insight and hope to mental health and addiction services. If you care deeply about this workforce and understand the importance of having clear competencies, we invite you to get involved.
Document review process
This project will begin with a one-day, in-person hui in October 2025. The hui will provide space to connect, share, and explore the refreshed values, with a strong focus on lived experience. Due to budget constraints, spaces for the hui will be limited. Following the hui, contributors will continue engaging through a shared Word document using tracked changes to offer reflections and feedback. Our team will review and incorporate all input across multiple rounds. This collaborative process ensures diverse voices are heard. The final version of the competencies will be completed by 30 March 2026.
*Expressions of interest are due by 1 September 2025
