Alcohol and Drug Practitioner

Pathways Health Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days

Increased KiwiSaver contribution

HealthNow Card $250

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Practitioner to join our Clinical Specialist Team. You will deliver person-centred, evidence-based care and engage with tāngata whai ora and whānau.

The role requires current APC and DAPAANZ registration, experience in addiction and mental health, and strong communication, organisation and documentation skills. The position is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am–5pm, with competitive leave and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Hold a current Annual Practising certificate and full registration with DAPAANZ.
• Experience in Alcohol and Drug, addiction and mental health.
• Meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention & services to improve whai ora or taiohi to succeed in their personal lives.
• Provide high quality, professional services in all interactions.
• Provide recovery-focused & strengths-based intervention, support and recommendations.
• Collaborate with and refer to internal and external services.
• Support the design, development and facilitation of group-based approaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Te Tiriti knowledge

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and DAPAANZ registration

Job description

• Full-time role + Based in Wellington + Monday-Friday
• Extra Annual Leave + Paid Wellbeing Days + Increased KiwiSaver Contribution
• Weekend's off + $250 for your Health & Wellbeing + Coaching Sessions

Join our Clinical Specialist Team in Wellington as an AOD Practitioner, providing person-centred, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference.

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

• Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 per year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

In your role as an Alcohol and Drug Practitioner (AOD) in the Clinical Specialist Team, you will establish meaningful connections with individuals and families, promoting their overall well-being through expert assessment, compassionate care, and ongoing educational development.

You will engage in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of care, where your specialised knowledge is highly valued.

As an AOD Practitioner, you will provide assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions for tāngata whai or taiohi with alcohol or other drug challenges.

This is a permanent and full-time role, Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.

Key responsibilities of the role may include:

• Provide therapeutic intervention & services to improve the ability for whai ora or taiohi to succeed in their personal lives.
• Provide high quality, professional services in all interactions.
• Provide recovery-focussed & strengths-based intervention, support and recommendations.
• Collaborate with and refer to internal and external services.
• Support the design, development and facilitation of group-based approaches.

Bring your clinical expertise, experience and commitment to supporting tāngata whai ora and whānau. You will also:

• Hold a current Annual Practicing certificate and full registration with DAPAANZ.
• Have experience within Alcohol and Drug, addiction, and mental health
• Meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Have excellent attention to detail, particularly with regard to written documents.
• Be well organised with effective time management, organisation and file maintenance.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing date | Rā Katinga:10 October 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Contact | Korero: Dan Johnson, Team Coach on [e-mail] for any queries.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.