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lifewise
Senior Peer Support Worker
lifewise· Housing First
About this role
Use Your Lived Experience to Change Lives
Have you experienced homelessness, addiction, mental distress, or significant life challenges and come through with resilience, hope, and wisdom?
About Lifewise | Mō Lifewise
Lifewise is a national not-for-profit organisation that works interdependently with Airedale Property Trust and Methodist Mission Northern. Across The Three Trusts, we have over 400 employees who provide a broad range of social services in Auckland and Rotorua.
At Lifewise Housing First, we believe lived experience is one of the most powerful tools for change. We are looking for an inspiring Senior Peer Support Worker to walk alongside whānau, champion peer practice, and help people move from homelessness to housing stability and wellbeing.
In this senior role, you will:
• Use your lived experience to inspire hope and build trusted relationships.
• Mentor and support Peer Support Workers.
• Advocate for whānau using a strengths-based, person-led approach.
• Help strengthen and grow peer support across our service.
• Influence practice and champion the voice of lived experience.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
✔ Has relevant lived experience and can use it purposefully and professionally.
✔ Holds a Peer Support qualification (Level 4+) or equivalent experience.
✔ Has experience in peer support, homelessness, mental health, addictions, or community services.
✔ Is passionate about social justice, whānau wellbeing, and creating lasting change.
✔ Values compassion, courage, respect, and integrity.
Why Join Us?
Join a passionate, values-driven team committed to ending homelessness through housing, connection, hope, and opportunity. Your lived experience will be valued, your voice will be heard, and your work will make a genuine difference every day.
Help whānau find a home, restore hope, and build brighter futures.
Apply today and help shape the future of Peer Support at Lifewise Housing First.
Closing date: 05/09/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Senior Peer Support Worker position at lifewise located?
This Senior Peer Support Worker role at lifewise is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Peer Support Worker role at lifewise full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Senior Peer Support Worker role in the Housing First department at lifewise.
Which team or department does the Senior Peer Support Worker at lifewise belong to?
This Senior Peer Support Worker position is part of the Housing First department at lifewise. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Peer Support Worker position at lifewise?
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When was the Senior Peer Support Worker job at lifewise posted?
This Senior Peer Support Worker position at lifewise was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Peer Support Worker
lifewise
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