ED Peer Support Worker

Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department Peer Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting tāngata whaiora through a mana-enhancing, whānau-centered approach? We are seeking an experienced Peer Support Worker to join our team, providing peer support within the Hospital Emergency Department.

Grounded in tikanga Māori principles, this new service will uphold manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga, ensuring tāngata whaiora and their whānau receive culturally safe and empowering support during times of acute distress. In partnership with Stepping Stones Trust, Purapura Whetū Trust, and Odyssey House, this initiative prioritizes respect, collective responsibility, and reciprocity in mental health crisis care.

📅 Part-time 32 hours per fortnight

📍 Emergency Department, Canterbury

Mōu | About You

We are looking for experienced Peer Support Workers with:

• Lived experience of recovery from mental distress and/or addiction, with the ability to safely use your journey to support others.
• Understanding of the Emergency Department (ED) environment, having personally accessed its services for acute or significant distress.
• 2-3 years' experience in Peer Support, with IPS or Tuakana-Teina training.
• Level 4 Health & Wellbeing (Mental Health & Addiction or Peer Support) qualification or equivalent.
• Strong relationship-building skills, working with diverse communities and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent active listening, reflective practice, and communication skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you’re passionate about empowering tāngata whaiora and whānau through mana-enhancing support during times of distress, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to hire employees and close a job before the advertised closing date.