Peer Support Specialist

• Full Time
• Application Closes 13 Jun 2025
• Auckland - West Auckland
• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

Do you have lived experience of addictions challenges and strong people skills?
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your experience and develop your skills further?
Do you have an ability to walk alongside others and support them to achieve their goals?

Then we have your ideal job!

The Peer Support team provides peer-based recovery support to tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellness) within our Family Centre and Adult residential services. The Peer Support team works with tāngata whai ora during the transitional phases of their treatment, to help them onto their treatment pathway and support better recovery outcomes. 

We are currently looking to fill a permanent, full time Peer Support Specialist role, based at our community hub in New Lynn.  Working closely with the Peer Support Manager and residential services teams, you will help to create hopeful and safe spaces for our tāngata whai ora as well as provide opportunities for them to reflect; learn, connect and move towards achieving their goals.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Personal lived experience, a story of recovery from addictions and the ability to be a positive role model to others.
• Completed peer support training and/or have up to 1 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a peer role.
• Some knowledge of Māori tikanga and the cultural norms, customs and practices of Pacific peoples or an openness and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and active listening skills. 
• A positive attitude and self-motivated.
• Computer skills e.g. data entry/word processing skills (we can provide further support if needed)
• Full driver’s licence

In return we offer:

• A competitive remuneration from $57,824 to $64,833 depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• 22 days annual leave and 5 days study leave per annum.
• Skills and career development opportunities.
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle Nicholson on 021 578262.

Closing date: Friday, 13 June 2025

Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pasifika candidates.