Senior Peer Support Specialist

• Hold NZCHW L4 (or equiv) and your own lived exp of mental health recovery
• Leadership/managerial experience is essential Wed - Sat 3pm 11.30pm
• Enjoy extra annual leave and wellbeing days

Were looking for someone whosbeen on their own mental health journey and is now ready to use that experienceto support others on theirs.

Summary
This senior role uses your ownlived experience of mental health and strong leadership skills to guide a smallteam and support people in our 24/7 Peer Acute Alternative Service basedin Christchurch.

The role is 32 hours per week working Wednesdayto Saturday 3pm 11.30pm.

The benefits Ngā āhuatanga keia mātou

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• An extra week of annual leave after 12 months
• Two paid wellbeing days each year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Access to a wide range of discounts through our employee app
• Specsavers discounts for you and your whānau
  

The role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Are you an experienced SeniorPeer Support Specialist or a Peer Support Specialist ready to take the nextstep Use the strength of your own lived experience to support people in our24/7 Peer Acute Alternative Service an alternative to hospital admission.

In this senior role youll coachand guide 34 team members provide leadership on shift and help shape asupportive recovery-focused environment. Strong leadership delegation skillsand confidence in managing others are a big part of what will help you thrivehere.

As a Senior Peer Support Workeryou will:

• Coach and mentor Peer Support Specialists alongside the Team Coach
• Provide culturally safe person-centred support
• Complete admin tasks write comprehensive notes communicate clearly in handovers and work closely with the wider team
• Provide medication support when needed
• Support people with daytoday living skills whatever it takes

About you Mōu
Your lived experience is centralto this role. Youll use your own recovery tools and insights to support peopleon their journey.

Youll also bring:

• Previous leadership teamleading or management experience
• Working well under pressure
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Resilience
• Peer Employment Training (PET) or Intentional Peer Support (IPS) plus Crisis Prevention Intervention training
• WRAP training
• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 (or working towards it)
• At least 18 months of wellness with no hospitalisations
• A full NZ driver licence
• A current first aid certificate (or willingness to get one)
• Eligibility to work in Aotearoa

About Pathways Mō mātou
At Pathways we support peopleacross Aotearoa to live full meaningful lives in their communities. Mentalhealth and overall wellbeing are at the heart of what we do and strong whānauconnections guide our work. Our whatever it takes wairua is all aboutpersonalised compassionate support.

Closing date: 16 October 2026. Pleasenote thisadvert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

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Pathways is committed to healthy lifestylesand actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage peoplewithlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

Required Experience:

Senior IC