Contractor - Lived Experience Project Lead

📍 Location
New Zealand, New Zealand
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
January 16, 2026
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Job Description

Part-time (up to 20 hours per week), February 2026 start
Enjoy flexible work arrangements + Flexible location + WFH
Work for a leading-edge NGO across mental health, addiction and disability
We are seeking askilled contractor to lead the development of Scopes of Practice for Aotearoa’s
Consumer, Peer Support, and Lived Experience (CPSLE) workforce

About
Te Pou | Mō mātou 
Te Pou is the national centre of workforce development for the New
Zealand mental health, addiction and disability sectors. Blueprint for Learning
is our partner learning and development organisation. We support organisations
to implement policy, and plan and develop their workforce with practical
resources, consultation, and education.

 Te Pou is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and the Human Rights Act as
reflected in our Kanorau (diversity and inclusion) charter. We are committed to
greater equity of access and outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and other population
groups with a higher of risk mental health and addiction and poorer outcomes.
The values outlined in Keeping it Real are integral to our work.
Contract Details
Start Date: February 2026
Duration: Up to 5 months
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Location: Flexible (remote with some local/regional engagement)
When work is identified, we
will:
Provide reasonable notice
Scope the work clearly
Issue a request for quote before confirming engagement
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking a skilled
contractor to lead the development of Scopes of Practice for Aotearoa’s
Consumer, Peer Support, and Lived Experience (CPSLE) workforce. This role is
pivotal in shaping the future of lived experience roles across the mental
health and addiction sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with the sector at local and regional levels to gather insights.
Design and distribute a sector-wide survey to collect feedback.
Analyse input and draft individual scopes of practice for CPSLE roles.
Ensure alignment with best practice and sector expectations.
You | Mōu
Ideally you will have:
Strong understanding of lived experience roles within mental health and addiction service.
Excellent communication and engagement skills.
Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality written outputs.
Experience in consultation and collaborative processes.
How to Apply
Applications should include:
A covering letter and CV
Information about your company (if applicable)
Your usual hourly rate
Your availability over the next 6 months for contracting opportunities
Evidence of previous written or published work
Applications close | Rā Katinga: 22 January 2026.
Please note, our office will be closed over the
Christmas period and will reopen on 7 January 2026. We will review applications
after 12 January 2026.
Contact | Whakapā: Amanda
Bradley, National Manager - Consumer, Peer Support and Lived Experience on if you
have any questions 
Contractor - Lived Experience Project Lead

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