Programme Facilitator
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Job Location:
Christchurch - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Permanent Full Time Position (40 hrs) working on a 6-day roster across Monday to Saturday.
- Based atComcares Madras Street Office
About us
Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing providerassistingpeople with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services Housing and Housing Support Services.
As part of the Comcare-MHAPS Peer Hub ourPeer ServicesFacilitationProgramme deliversgroup-based peer support andstructured educationalgroup programmes that support recovery connection and learning for tāngatawhaiora. Theseevidence-basedprogrammes are grounded in lived experience peer support principles and trauma-informed practice.
About thisrole
As a Programme Facilitator you will coordinate and deliver a variety of peer-led group programmesthrough whichparticipants share learning build mutual support and progress towards their goals. These include discussion-based peer support groups that provide safe spaces for sharing experiences and recovery-focused conversations community-style groups that foster social connection and structured educational groups that deliver practical skills knowledge and strategies to support wellbeing and personal growth.
Whatyoullbe doing
- Manage the intake process for group programmes and conduct participant inductions.
- Facilitate structured group programmes using peer support principles and trauma-informed practice.
- Help to refine existing programmes and develop new ones using evidence-based practice and codesign principles
- Adapt content and methods to meet diverse cultural needs learning styles and abilities.
- Co-facilitate with colleagues or guest facilitators where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance feedback and outcomes.
- Prepare and manage facilitation resources and programme materials.
- Use evaluation tools to review participant progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Promote awareness of Comcares Programme Facilitation services and contribute to community education efforts.
Aboutyou
To be successful in this role you will have:
- It is desirable that you have a
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or are committed to studying towards one. - Lived experience of mental illness addiction or recovery and the ability to use that experience purposefully and professionally.
- Experience developing group content and resources tailored to participant needs.
- Previous experience working peer support ideally in group settings.
- Experience facilitating group programmes workshops or group-based support.
- Understanding of recovery principles peer values and trauma-informed practice.
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage group dynamics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Cultural awareness and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Strong digital literacy and well-developed organisational skills.
- Ability to work to a fixed working pattern that includes weekend service delivery.
- Applicants must hold a current full clean drivers license.
Eligibility
Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo acriminal record checkprocess.
Whatweoffer
In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.
Kote whakaora hehīkoi whakamārama.Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaoraewhakarau
A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards
How to apply
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 3pm.
Please note this role may close earlier if suitable candidates arefoundso apply today!
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
