AOD Caseworker

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave

Free confidential counselling

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Job summary

The Salvation Army Waikato Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with responsibilities including casework, group facilitation and ensuring adherence to the Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling as required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.

Responsibilities

• Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
• Group facilitation.
• Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
• Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Education

Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling

DAPAANZ Registration

Job description

The Salvation Army Waikato Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
• Group facilitation
• Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
• Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures

Person Specification

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• DAPAANZ Registration
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality

Our offer to you

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Hours of work

This is a permanent, full time role of 40 hours per week.

The starting salary

for this role will fall between$68,000.00 and $102,000.00 per annum. This role is covered by pay equity and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years of experience the preferred candidate brings to the role.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.

Reference # 18084

Posted on 09 Oct 2026

Closes on 25 Oct 2026 23:55

Location(s) Waikato

Expertise Addictions, Supportive Accommodation and Reintegration Services, Caseworker