Registered Health Professional - Opioid Substitution Treatment Team at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions Service
• Based at Tauranga Hospital, Bay of Plenty
• Permanent 0.8FTE vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to join a small but experienced and supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Bay of Plenty Addiction Service is looking for a registered health professional to join our Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Team as a case manager.  We are a regional service, covering the whole of the Bay of Plenty, and based at Tauranga Hospital.  You will be joining a small but experienced and supportive team specialised in the delivery of addictions treatments to our opioid-dependent whaiora.

About you

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in OST and a good understanding of the principles of harm reduction, OST treatment options, and the risks and benefits of this unique treatment approach.

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years post-registration experience of working in the wider addictions field, but we will also consider applications from less experienced clinicians if they have the personal qualities we are looking for.  An ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential for this role, as are excellent assessment, risk management and interpersonal / communication skills.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 25th May 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact team leader Nick White on 07 579 8389 for an informal discussion.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.