Corrections Peer Support Worker

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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.