Registered Health Clinician - Alcohol & Other Drugs at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2 x Permanent full-time roles, working 40 hours per week
• Based in Kaitaia
• Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated

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 other Drugs (AOD) Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions services multi-disciplinary team. These roles are permanent, full-time working 40-hours per week, based in Kaitaia.

The AOD 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.

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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.

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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 drivers 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 22 January 2026. 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.