Alcohol and Drug Clinician

Marketplace; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking an Alcohol and Drug Clinician in Queenstown to join an allied health and mental health team. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions for youth, individuals and whānau, aiming for recovery, equity and wellbeing.

The role requires two years post‑grad in mental health/addiction, registration, and a willingness to become a DAO under the Mental Health Act within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree qualification and current registration.
• Have at least two years' post-graduate experience in mental health and/or addiction services, ideally OST.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, brief intervention and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and evidence-based interventions within your 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 and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in health/mental health

Job description

# Alcohol and Drug Clinician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Alcohol and Drug Clinician****Queenstown**Salary - $79,014 - $110,290 + Kiwisaver* 0.8 FTE (32hrs per week) permanent opportunityJoin a collaborative Allied Health and Mental Health team where you'll play a key role in improving health outcomes and supporting people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges**About the Role**Working within an interdisciplinary environment, you'll 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 Queenstown but given the nature of the job you may also need to travel to other locations within the Southern district as and when required.It is also a requirement of this position for you to become a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) under the Mental Health Act 1992, and it is expected you will complete this training within 6-12 months of your commencement date.**About You**You're a compassionate and resilient health professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for 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* Have at least two years' post-graduate experience in mental health and/or addiction services, ideally including Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST).* 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 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 8 November 2026**. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [e-mail]