Peer Support Kaimahi- Emergency Department
We have two fixed-term positions available from 1 July 2026 to 31 June 2027:
- Role One: 24 hours per week, Monday–Wednesday, 12.30pm–9.00pm
- Role Two: 16 hours per week, Thursday–Friday, 12.30pm–9.00pm
Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others through times of acute distress?
Purapura Whetū Trust, in collaboration with Odyssey House and Stepping Stone Trust, is seeking experienced Tuakana-Teina Kaitautoko / Peer Support Specialists to join our Peer Support Specialist in ED service at Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department.
This is a unique opportunity to provide mana-enhancing, culturally safe, whānau-centred peer support to tāngata whaiora and whānau accessing the Emergency Department during times of significant distress. Grounded in manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga, this role is about walking alongside people, fostering hope, and strengthening connections to ongoing support.
Description
In this role, you will:
- Build safe, positive, and supportive relationships with tāngata whaiora experiencing mental distress and/or addiction
- Use your lived experience of recovery to provide meaningful peer support
- Support people to understand and navigate the ED experience
- Work alongside clinical staff to enhance person-centred care
- Help connect people and whānau to ongoing community supports after discharge
- Promote autonomy, self-determination, hope, and recovery
Skills And Experiences
What we are looking for:
- Lived experience of recovery from mental distress and/or addiction
- May have personally accessed Emergency Department services during acute distress
- Has 2–3 years’ experience in a Peer Support role
- Has ideally completed Intentional Peer Support (IPS) or Tuakana-Teina training ( if not we will support you to complete this training )
- Holds a Level 4 Health & Wellbeing qualification (Mental Health & Addiction or Peer Support), or equivalent
- Is confident working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- Brings strong communication, active listening, relationship-building, and teamwork skills
- Is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive, culturally responsive practice
About us
This service is a collaboration between Purapura Whetū Trust, Stepping Stone Trust, and Odyssey Christchurch, bringing together kaupapa Māori, peer-led, addiction and mental health expertise to support tāngata whaiora and whānau in the Emergency Department.
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative, values-led service that places lived experience, cultural safety, and whānau wellbeing at the centre. You’ll work within a collaborative team committed to equity, recovery, and meaningful support for people at a critical time in their journey.
If you are ready to bring your lived experience, compassion, and peer practice into a dynamic Emergency Department setting, we would love to hear from you. For more information about the role, including key responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Position Description on our website www.pw.maori.nz/job-vacancies/”
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