Advanced Practitioner

Odyssey; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZ$79,976–88,337 salary (depending on

After-hours allowance

27 days annual leave

Paid meal breaks

Car parking

5 days study leave

Free meals and fruit

Job summary

Odyssey New Zealand seeks an Advanced Practitioner (addictions focused) to join our Family Centre in New Windsor, West Auckland. This permanent, full-time role offers real purpose, enabling you to guide clinical decisions while mentoring teammates and supporting recovery in a Therapeutic Community setting.

The role requires rostered shifts (including one weekend day), relevant degree in addictions/health, DAPAANZ registration or path to it, and a full NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Relevant addictions, social or health related degree.
• Registration with DAPAANZ or ability to register in reasonable time.
• Strong practical experience in addictions.
• Willingness to embrace the Therapeutic Community method.
• Willing to roster shifts including one weekend day.
• Sense of humour and a flexible 'can do' approach.
• Full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on clinical decisions and mentor team members.
• Take on a coaching/mentoring role within the service.
• Rostered on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Coaching/mentoring

Clinical decision support

Team collaboration

Education

Addictions/health related degree

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

We’re searching for a motivated and skilled Advanced Practitioner (addictions focused) to join our vibrant, multidisciplinary team at our Family Centre in New Windsor, West Auckland. This is a permanent, full-time role with real purpose and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Set on six acres of peaceful, park-like grounds, the Family Centre provides a unique residential environment where parents can work on their recovery in a place of hope and growth while living together with their children.

The days of work for this role are Monday and Friday working the following shifts:

The Advanced Practitioner within this service will provide guidance and support in regard to the making of clinical decisions and take on a coaching / mentoring role with team members. This role will also involve a rostered on-call responsibility.

We are seeking candidates who ideally have:

• A relevant addictions, social or health related degree qualification
• Registration with DAPAANZ as a competent alcohol and other drug practitioner, or the ability to become registered in a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong previous practical experience working in the addictions field
• A willingness to embrace the Therapeutic Community (TC) method of treatment
• Willing to work rostered shifts including one weekend day
• A sense of humour and a flexible 'can do' approach
• A full NZ driver’s license

In return, we offer:

• A salary between $79,976 - $88,337 depending on registration and experience
• $2000 per annum after-hours allowance
• Paid meal breaks + 27 days annual leave + car parking
• 5 days paid study leave per annum
• Free meals and fruit every day!
• Professional challenges and varied work that supports the community
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
• A healthy workplace, which is smoke free

If you are practical, results driven, can solve problems and can relate well to people and can use a combination of life skills and work-related experience then this could be the job for you.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

Closing date: 27 August 2026

Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.