
Social Services
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Develop the skills to become a Peer Support worker. Learn to foster hope, resilience, and self-determination, and support peers and whānau through effective communication strategies, leadership, and the power of lived experience.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and self-care practices required for effective peer support.

Reflect on and professionally share personal lived experience to assist peers and whānau experiencing distress.
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4) prepares students for roles as peer support workers, enabling them to use their lived experiences to help people and whānau experiencing distress. The programme blends face-to-face, online, and work-integrated learning, and covers peer support tools, communication strategies, cultural responsiveness, building resilience, leadership, and professional ethics.
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
Referee reports and safety check to meet legislation



Social Services
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Develop the skills to become a Peer Support worker. Learn to foster hope, resilience, and self-determination, and support peers and whānau through effective communication strategies, leadership, and the power of lived experience.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and self-care practices required for effective peer support.

Reflect on and professionally share personal lived experience to assist peers and whānau experiencing distress.
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4) prepares students for roles as peer support workers, enabling them to use their lived experiences to help people and whānau experiencing distress. The programme blends face-to-face, online, and work-integrated learning, and covers peer support tools, communication strategies, cultural responsiveness, building resilience, leadership, and professional ethics.
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
Referee reports and safety check to meet legislation


Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 1 year
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Develop communication strategies that respect diversity and foster partnerships.
Possible health screening for placement settings
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 1 year
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Develop communication strategies that respect diversity and foster partnerships.
Possible health screening for placement settings