•Permanent, Full-time and part-time opportunities available

•Service operates Monday to Sunday on a rostered basis.

•Service is based out of Hunters Plaza.

•Pay Band: $25.00 - $30.00ph (Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by qualification and equivalence to the National Certificate of Health and Wellbeing L4)

Ember values our people – they’re our secret sauce. We’re committed to doing our best for our kaimahi and recognise their irreplaceable skills and experience. To support this, we offer an attractive remuneration package, comprehensive leave entitlements and ongoing professional development.

Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono

Ember Korowai Takitini are leaders in The Peer & Lived Experience mental health and addiction sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Our Peer & Lived Experience services blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs.

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days & study leave.

• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more.

• Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment, fostering personal growth and work-life balance.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive service induction

• Laptop and phone for work purposes.

• Monthly Peer Coaching and Supervision.

The Service | Ko Te Whare O Te Piringa Āhuru

The Peer Support Hub offers an alternative to emergency departments, grounded in a mana-enhancing, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach.

The Role | Nga Mahi

As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll build trusting, authentic relationships that help people feel grounded and understood. You’ll walk alongside individuals to explore what matters to them, support them to identify their own goals, and connect them with community resources and networks.

You will have | Nga Pukenga

•Have your own lived experience with Mental Health and Recovery

•Have/are working towards a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4 or equivalent.

•Have experience working with Mental Health and/or Addictions

•Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

•Have the ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective.

•Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics.

•Have experience working in the area of mental health and/or addictions (alcohol and other drugs)

•Full NZ Driver's License

•Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship

When applying please provide | Kia Whakauru

• An up-to-date CV prepared

• A Cover Letter detailing

o Why you’re interested in the role

o What leadership skills, competencies and experience you would bring to the role

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.