Senior Peer Support Specialist

Wise Group

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
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Location
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Posted
April 12, 2026

Job Description

  • Hold NZCHW L4 (or equiv) and your own lived exp of mental health + recovery
  • Leadership/managerial experience is essential
  • Enjoy extra annual leave and wellbeing days

    • We’re looking for someone who’sbeen on their own mental health journey and is now ready to use that experience
    to support others on theirs.

    Summary
    This senior role uses your own lived experience of mental health and
    strong leadership skills to guide a small team and support people in our 24/7
    Peer Acute Alternative Service, based in Christchurch. 7am – 3.30pm, 32 hours
    per week, with the days to be confirmed.

    The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei
    a mātou

  • New salary rates – earn $40.31 per hour
  • An extra week of annual leave after 12 months
  • Two wellbeing days each year
  • Access to a wide range of discounts through our employee app
  • Specsavers discounts for you and your whānau
  • Southern Cross medical insur...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
    • Date Posted
      April 12, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      May 22, 2026