Expression of Interest - Support Workers & Peer Support Workers (Auckland) Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national, values-led organisation providing mental health, addiction, disability, and wellbeing services across Aotearoa. In Tamaki Makaurau, our Health & Disability teams offer both residential and community-based support for tangata whaiora (client) and their whanau (family). We walk alongside people to help build confidence, independence, and wellbeing in their daily lives, drawing on professional skills and/or personal lived experience. We're currently seeking expressions of interest for both Support Worker and Peer Support Worker roles across Auckland. Our services include Adult Mental Health, Youth, Pasifika, Dual Disability, and Forensics and so much more, with roles available across Auckland. These may be permanent, fixed-term, part-time, full-time, or casual, depending on availability. He korero mou | About You Whether you bring professional experience or personal lived experience of mental health or addiction recovery, you're someone who is committed to walking alongside others on their recovery journey. You bring a compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive approach, and you're passionate about helping others build the skills and resilience to live full and meaningful lives. We are looking for people who have: For Support Worker roles: * A Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (or equivalent), or a commitment to complete this within 2 years * Experience working in mental health, addiction, disability, or social services * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * A basic level of computer literacy and confidence using digital tools * A full, clean New Zealand driver licence Additional for Peer Support Worker roles: * Personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery * The ability to share your recovery journey to inspire hope and model wellness Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What We Offer At Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa, you'll be part of a passionate, inclusive, and values-driven team where your contribution is recognised and supported. We offer: * Pay Equity rates: $24.97 - $29.83 per hour (based on qualifications) * A supportive and inclusive team environment where lived experience is valued * Ongoing training, development, and peer support/supervision * Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives, and cultural development opportunities * Employee discounts (e.g. Southern Cross Health Insurance, PB Tech) Submit your Expression of Interest today. If a role matches your skills and preferences, a hiring manager will be in touch. Please note: This is an expression of interest only. We will contact you if a suitable opportunity becomes available.