Support Worker in Peer Lead Service

About the role

Make a real difference in Pacific communities as a Support Worker in our Disability Peer led service. Walk alongside the peers to build trusted relationships, empower disabled people to achieve their goals.

This role is about supporting our Peer Workers (Disabled peoples within our organisation) to build great relationships with the disabled people.

• You will listen, providing encouragement and development, and:

• Create a space where disabled people feel heard, valued, and supported.

• Support our Peer Workers to navigate their work with clients and ensure they deliver positive outcomes.

• Promote respect for culture and diversity, ensuring Pacific perspectives are authentically recognized and valued.

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team that truly believes in the strength of lived experience.

About you

• Knowledge and understanding of a Pacific culture.

• Experience working as a support worker in the community

• Satisfy requirements for working with vulnerable adults including police vetting.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Clean, full NZ Drivers licence

• Good communication skills in English, and ideally a Pacific language

• Eligible to work in New Zealand

Benefits

• Mobile phone and laptop

• Use of fleet vehicles for work purposes

• Uniform

• Wellbeing activities

• EAP

• Inclusive work environment where lived experience is viewed as a strength

About us

Vaka Tautua is a national ‘by Pacific for Pacific’ service provider. Our vision is ‘Nofo a Kāinga’ - families caring for families. By embracing ‘Nofo a Kāinga’, we strengthen the foundation of love, respect and mutual support that uplifts every member of our community and enables our Pacific families to thrive for generations to come.

We deliver holistic care through a range of service offerings, including: disability support services; older peoples’ wellbeing services; mental health and addiction support services; social services and financial capability services.

How to apply

If you would like more information about this role or for a copy of the job description, please email: hr@vakatautua.co.nz. You can apply on the link below or you can email your cover letter and CV to us at hr@vakatautua.co.nz.

Or if you find applying for a role a bit overwhelming please send us an email to let us know you are interested and we’ll do our best to make the process easier for you. You can bring along a support person.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles.