Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician (Health Professional) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

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AOD Health Professional

Community Mental Health and Addiction Services  | Whanganui

0.8 FTE Permanent Fulltime (32 hours per week)

• Join a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary Mental Health and addiction team.
• Make a meaningful difference in the recovery journeys of tangata whaiora and their whānau.

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

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Health Professional to join our Community Mental Health and Addiction Services team. This role provides specialist addiction assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused support for service users/tangata whaiora and their whānau. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, manage a clinical caseload, and contribute to positive health and wellbeing outcomes through a holistic, person-centred approach.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Community Mental Health and Addiction Service provides integrated mental health and addiction support across the Whanganui region. Out team is committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive services that support recovery, wellbeing, and community participation. You will work alongside skilled multidisciplinary team in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Registration with DAPAANZ, Nursing Council, Social Work Registration Board, or another relevant professional body, with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Experience working in the Mental Health and/ or Addiction sector.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, provide counselling and therapeutic interventions, and support recovery-focused care.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment, risk assessment, and evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and multi-disciplinary team-working skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team objectives.
• Competent computer skills and experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• A current full New Zealand driver's license.
• Eligibility to undergo Police Vetting.

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 30 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michel Manning – Clinical Manager on 021320894 or Michel.manning@wdhb.org.nz.

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