Addictions Practitioner: OST & Co-Occurring Care (Manawatū)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a fixed term, fulltime position in the Manawatū locality of District Addictions Services, covering parental leave. The role focuses on supporting whaiora requiring specialist addiction services and alignment with AoD and OST programs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate cultural responsiveness to Te Tiriti principles, and contribute to recovery-oriented care across Tararua and Horowhenua clinics.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Addictions Practitioner with a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate or be eligible to work as an Intern.
• Graduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in addictions or related scope of practice.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to applying its principles.
• Clinical experience or willingness to develop expertise in OST, co-existing mental health and substance use.
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships with whaiora and whanau.

Responsibilities

• Support whaiora requiring specialist addiction support within the Manawatu Locality Service.
• Contribute to OST stabilisation and extended community support for complex cases.
• Work within an integrated treatment approach across AoD and mental health services.

Skills

Addictions Practitioner registration

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate/postgraduate qualifications in addictions

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a fixed term, fulltime position in the Manawatū locality of District Addictions Services, covering parental leave. The role focuses on supporting whaiora requiring specialist addiction services and alignment with AoD and OST programs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate cultural responsiveness to Te Tiriti principles, and contribute to recovery-oriented care across Tararua and Horowhenua clinics.