Senior Peer Support Specialist
Odyssey’s Wellbeing Hub is delivered in partnership with Ka Puta Ka Ora - Emerge Aotearoa based on a recovery café model. The service operates from Friday night to Sunday night within Odyssey’s Community Hub in New Lynn. Peer Support Specialists are on hand to provide a safe drop in space and co-facilitate groups using lived experience to encourage hope for recovery.
We now have an exciting part time Senior Peer Support Specialist role for 20 hours per week available within this service. The days and hours of work for this role will be:
Friday 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 9:30am to 6pm
Sunday 9:30am to 6pm
The key purposes of this role are to support tāngata whai ora, their whānau, and wider support networks through compassionate, strengths-based practice, while also supporting the Team Leader to guide and oversee Peer Support Specialists, ensure high-quality service delivery, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- At least 2 years relevant experience, including 1 year’s prior experience in a peer support role
- Lived experience of alcohol or drug use and/or mental health challenges and a recovery journey
- Completed relevant training e.g. Peer Support Specialist training, Intentional Peer Support training
- Understanding of professional boundaries and how they can be maintained in a peer setting
- Knowledge/awareness of alcohol and other drug treatment and recovery principles
- Knowledge of the cultural practices and customs of Māori and Pacific peoples and a commitment to Te Tiriti Waitangi
- A full current New Zealand driver’s licence
In return we offer:
- A salary between $61,838 to $69,684 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience
- Professional and career development opportunities
- A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
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 in the People and Capabilities team on
021578262.
Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are also required for this role.
Closing date: Friday, 12 June 2026
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 Pacific peoples.
