Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Maori Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health Services - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata

• Adult Mental Health Services
• Acute Continuum
• Part-time, Permanent position (0.8 FTE)
• Rostered Shift
• Based in Taharoto Road, North Shore

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to bring your Lived Experience of Mental distress to make a real difference for people.

- Are you passionate about supporting tangata whai I te ora (person who is seeking wellness) in their journey towards mental health well-being and recovery?

- Do you have personal experience in navigating mental health challenges and have a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maori Peer Support Specialists to join our new service located in Waitemata, Auckland.

He korero mo te turanga | The role

You will work alongside clinical staff to provide individualised and invaluable support to tāngata whai i te ora (person who is seeking wellness) because together, clinical and peer roles can achieve great things!

Peer Support does not replace other roles in mental health services. Rather bringing skills in using personal experience to work collaboratively with someone facing similar mental health challenges makes it a unique one.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā weako - Skills and experience

• You must have your own personal lived experience of mental health challenges, gained recovery and be willing to share this experience in your work.
• Resilience, having worked through life’s challenges, and continuing to use the skills and supports you have gained in recovery.
• Understands and practices resilience and wellbeing strategies personally and at work
• Trained in Intentional Peer Support or be willing to do this training
• Knowledge of issues for tāngata whai i te ora (person who is seeking wellness) impacted by mental health challenges and distress
• Understands and is committed to the principles of recovery
• Clear verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Can confidently use Microsoft applications
• A current clean NZ driver’s licence
• Cultural competence with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to be a positive role model to others with a good sense of humour and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• You work within an ethical framework with strong boundaries.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai - Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion  

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our lives, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in this advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply. 

Please include an introduction about yourself and what you have learned from your personal experience of living with mental distress and your journey to well-being. What value has it added to your life? Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications without a Cover Letter.

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal

If you are committed to supporting people in their recovery and have the above skills and experience and wish to apply for this role, please click the “apply now” button and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself?

Advertising closes 17 November 2024 please contact Jackie Kenyon on Jacqueline.kenyon@waitematadhb.govt.nz for any queries about the role.

If you need assistance with your online application please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Please click here to view the Job Description

Job Number: WDHB18441