Addictions Peer Support Worker

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Vacancy No: ROT034+1

Addictions Peer Support Worker
Lakes ****** Treatment Service Rotorua
Part-time (20 hours per week)
Monday – Friday between 8:00am to 4:30pm


An exciting new opportunity has become available to work as an Addictions Peer Support Worker, as part of our new Rotorua based ****** Treatment Service. The roles present a real opportunity to make a positive difference.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.


About the role

As Addictions Peer Support Worker you may be:

Supporting people with their recovery in their own home
Connecting or reconnecting them with their whānau and natural supports
Accompanying people through their whakapapa journey
Inspiring hope and recovery from addictions
Empowering people to do the things they love, as independently as possible
Supporting people with budgeting or other skills to help manage the cost of living crisis
Attending appointments and advocating for people
Possibly participating in an on-call roster after hours and weekends

About you

We are looking for someone who has progressed to recovery through their own mental health and addictions journey and is able to support others struggling with their own addictions journey. If that’s you, come join us in empowering tangata whai ora (clients) towards recovery & wellbeing goals through community mobile care & support services. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

Willing to obtain (if not already completed) an accredited New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and Intensive Peer Support Training
Be culturally competent
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Able to build professional relationships with a wide range of people
Have good professional boundaries
Must hold a current full driver’s licence
About us

Our kai mahi (staff) all share a common goal of supporting tangata whai ora to live their best lives as independently as possible in the community. Lakes ****** Treatment Service (LOTS) has a strong therapeutic approach and works in close partnership with the Lakes community addiction providers.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here


Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.


How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.


Closing Date: 0+/May/25, 6:5+:00 AM

New Zealand
Bay of Plenty
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