Alcohol and Drug Clinician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Alcohol and Drug Clinician

Youth Forensic Team

Dunedin

Salary - $79,014 - $110,290

• Permanent 0.6 FTE (24hrs per week) opportunity

The youth forensic team deliver comprehensive mental health assessment, intervention and treatment to young people involved with the youth justice system, with a focus on improving mental health, wellbeing and overall outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic alcohol and drug clinician to join this supportive team.

About the Role

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, care planning, and support, helping young people, individuals and whānau achieve meaningful recovery outcomes while promoting equity, wellbeing and independence.

• Deliver comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and evidence-based interventions within your professional scope of practice.
• Support recovery-focused outcomes through education, advocacy and culturally safe practice.
• Contribute to reducing health inequities, including improving outcomes for Māori and other priority populations.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, professional practice and legislative compliance.

This role is primarily located in Dunedin but given the nature of the job you may also need to travel to other locations within the Southern district as and when required.

About You

You're a compassionate and resilient health professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. You bring strong clinical judgement, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, whānau, community partners and multidisciplinary teams.

• Hold a relevant degree qualification and current registration
• Demonstrate strong assessment, brief intervention and clinical decision-making skills, particularly when working with young people.
• Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused treatment and care planning within your professional scope of practice.
• Be a collaborative and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills, integrity, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting recovery and wellbeing.
• Full, clean driver's license

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 27 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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