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Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department
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Do you have personal lived experience of Addiction
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Full-time, Part-time & Casual roles available
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Are you passionate about supporting tāngata whaiora through a mana-enhancing, whānau-centered approach? We are seeking experienced Peer Support Workers 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.
Full time, Part time & Casual role available. Based at Christchurch Hospital 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.
Closing date 5pm 28th March 2025.
For a full job description https://www.Odysseychch.org.nz/ or contact Marc Beecroft on marc.b@odysseychch.org.nz 021 881 752
Apply now! Send your application form (see https://www.Odysseychch.org.nz/), cover letter and CV to employment@odysseychch.org.nz
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