Alcohol & Drug Practitioner

Wise Group; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased Employer KiwiSaver

Fifth week of Annual leave

Wellbeing days

Health Now Card $250/year

Job summary

Pathways in Whanganui, part of our Health and Wellbeing team, seeks an AOD Practitioner to provide assessment and evidence-based care for tāngata whai ora. We are an Adult AOD service supporting people with substance use challenges, focused on person-centred, recovery-oriented practice.

The role involves assessment, therapeutic interventions, collaboration with the healthcare team, and developing group-based approaches.

Qualifications

• AOD experience in mental health and addictions settings or similar.
• Current annual practicing certificate.
• Full registration with DAPAANZ.
• Meet the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements.
• Current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention and services to improve outcomes for tāngata whai ora or taiohi.
• Deliver high-quality, professional services in all interactions.
• Provide recovery-focussed and strengths-based interventions, support and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external services.
• Support design, development and facilitation of group-based approaches.

Skills

AOD experience

Mental health

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Annual practicing certificate

DAPAANZ registration

Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) requirements

Job description

This is an exciting time to join Pathways as an AOD practitioner and be part of a newly created Health and Wellbeing team in Whanganui. Make a difference with person-centred, evidence-based care.

Pathways | Mō mātou

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 Employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• 2 x Paid Wellbeing days each year
• Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Join our Health and Wellbeing team as an Alcohol and Drug Practitioner in Whanganui, where we offer specialised assessment and treatment for individuals.

We're an Adult Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service supporting peoplewith moderate to severe substance use. We're looking for someone passionate andadaptable who's comfortable working in challenging spaces, and who keepstāngata whai ora and their whānau at the heart of everything they do.

As an AOD Practitioner, you will provide assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions for tāngata whai ora or taiohi with alcohol or other drug challenges. This position is a member of a wider healthcare team within Pathways or Real services.

Do you have experience in mental health and addictions, share our values,and enjoy being part of a supportive, dynamic team? This could be therole for you.

Key responsibilities of the role may include:

• Provide therapeutic intervention & services to improve the ability for tāngata 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.

Hours include:

Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5pm

You will:

• Have AOD experience working in mental health and addictions settings or similar
• Hold a current annual practicing certificate.
• Have a full registration with DAPAANZ.
• Meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
• Current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to written documents.
• Excellent time management, organisation and file maintenance.

Our preference would be for someone based in the Wairarapa or open to relocating here. If you are ready for a change and a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date | Rā Katinga:

23 October 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

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