Alcohol and other drug clinician - fixed term to 25/02/2026 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term role covering parental leave until 25 February 2026, working 24-hours per week
• Based in Whangārei
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

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 looking for an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) counsellor to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions services multi-disciplinary team, covering parental leave, working part-time 24-hours per week, based in Whangārei.

This role offers opportunities to support positive health outcomes for Māori receiving treatment and care in Northland. Your day will include AOD assessments, referrals to appropriate services, AOD counselling to individuals/whānau and group facilitation within the AOD service. This role also includes some triaging and duty clinician responsibilities.

About the Team/Service/Location

We provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and other drug services including assessment, group therapy, family/whānau and individual interventions. We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

Our ideal applicant will have:

• A recognised qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies, Counselling, Social work, Nursing, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Registration with a professional body, DAPAANZ registration or eligibility for DAPAANZ registration or Provisional registration with DAPAANZ.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence and the ability to travel throughout Northland as required.

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 15 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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