Peer Support Specialist

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. At Pathways we truly value Lived and Living Experience.

The practice of Peer Support brings a unique approach to wellbeing grounded in the core values of Mutuality, Experiential Knowledge, Self-determination, Participation, Equity, Hope and Wellbeing.

Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua (spirit).

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Access to monthly Co-Learning (Peer Supervision sessions) and coaching
• Professional development opportunities including Kia Mataara
• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week Annual Leave
• 12 days Sick Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance
• Income protection insurance

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Based in our Acute Alternative Hutt Day service, you will report to the Team Coach and be responsible for:

• Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience with mental health and/or addiction to support others on their recovery journey
• Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values
• Supporting tangata whaiora experiencing acute mental distress with high mental health support needs.
• Supporting and advocating for tangata whai ora with their mental health/addiction and social needs, both in their home and our community day space.
• Deliver a range of one-on-one and group therapeutic programmes of intensive short-term interventions.
• Medication support
• Closely work with clinical teams and whānau to support tangata whaiora

This is a permanent, 32 hour role. You will be working Friday to Monday, 12:30pm to 9pm. Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

You | Mōu

We would love to hear from Peers who are at a place on their wellbeing journey where they are ready to support others on their journeys.

You’ll also have:

• Kia Mataara, Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
• The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) Level 4, a recognised equivalent, or already working towards one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A current full driver’s licence
• A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one

Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 23 May 2026. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the listed date is a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Peer-Support-Specialist.pdf

Contact | Korero: Mahoro King - mahoro.king@pathways.co.nz for any queries

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.