Description
Summary:
Join as a Corrections Peer Support Worker to use your lived experience to guide wahine on their recovery journey in a corrections setting.
Highlights:
1. Support wahine's recovery journey using your lived experience
2. Build trusted, supportive relationships in a corrections setting
3. Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based AOD-focused programmes
Your Career - For People, For Purpose
He Korero Mo Matou | About Us
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe every person is capable of living a full and meaningful life in the community of their choice.
We're proud to be one of Aotearoa's largest for-purpose organisations, committed to supporting whanau to thrive.
He Korero Mo Te Turanga | The Role
Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and mana to support wahine on their recovery journey.
We're looking for a Corrections Peer Support Worker to join our team at Wiri Women's Prison. In this full-time role, you'll provide hope and guidance through a mix of peer-led support, brief interventions, a 10-week therapeutic programme, and ongoing aftercare.
In this role, you will:
* Build trusted, supportive relationships with wahine in a corrections setting
* Use your lived experience to offer hope, resilience, and guidance
* Support goal-setting, recovery planning, and group facilitation
* Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based AOD-focused programmes
* Work alongside clinical teams, Corrections staff, and whanau supports
* Keep accurate records and report any risks or concerns appropriately
He Korero Mou | About You
You're someone who leads with empathy and is confident working in a prison environment. You believe in the potential of people to grow and heal, and you're ready to walk alongside wahine in their recovery.
You'll bring:
* Personal lived experience of mental health and/or addiction recovery (please share in your cover letter)
* A Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health & Wellbeing (or equivalent)
* A full NZ driver's licence
* Basic computer and documentation skills
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and te ao Maori values
Nga Hua | What We Offer
We value your life experience and your voice. At Ka Puta Ka Ora, we create a safe, inclusive workplace where people are seen, heard, and supported.
You'll enjoy:
* Pay Equity Rates: $24.97-$29.83/hour (based on qualifications)
* A manager who truly supports your growth and wellbeing
* 3 wellbeing days per year
* 5-10 days study leave annually
* Cultural leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Staff discounts: Southern Cross, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness + more
Tono Mai | Apply Now
If you're ready to make a real difference and support wahine to heal, grow, and reclaim their future, we want to hear from you.
Apply your skills. Bring your story. Be part of something meaningful.