AOD Clinician & Mataora in Training – Dual Pathway

Ngāti Porou Oranga; Te Puia Springs; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician in Te Puia Springs to join a dual-pathway role combining traditional Māori healing practices with modern addiction care at Te Puia Springs Hospital.

You will pursue formal study, wānanga, and supervised practice, while collaborating with whānau and local health partners to design recovery plans and empower tāngata whaiora across rural East Coast communities.

Qualifications

• Dual Pathway Learning: Complete formal study, Mahi a Atua wānanga, and supervised clinical practice under structured mentorship.
• Whānau Recovery Support: Conduct AOD screening, assessment, risk planning, and co-design recovery plans with tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Mahi a Atua Integration: Learn and apply pūrākau, tikanga, and traditional indigenous methods to heal and empower whānau.
• Community Connection: Work alongside hapū, iwi, primary care, and community partners across rural East Coast networks.
• Educational Foundation: Relevant tertiary qualification (or enrolment/eligibility) in addiction, health, counselling, psychology, or social services.
• Commitment to Growth: Enthusiasm to achieve AOD clinician registration/credentialing and Mataora competence through Mahi a Atua.
• Cultural Grounding: Passion for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and culturally safe engagement with whānau.
• Practical Readiness: Full New Zealand Driver Licence and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Dual Pathway Learning: Complete formal study, Mahi a Atua wānanga, and supervised clinical practice under structured mentorship.
• Whānau Recovery Support: Conduct AOD screening, assessment, risk planning, and co-design recovery plans with tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Mahi a Atua Integration: Learn and apply pūrākau, tikanga, and traditional indigenous methods to heal and empower whānau.
• Community Connection: Work alongside hapū, iwi, primary care, and community partners across rural East Coast networks.
• Educational Foundation: Relevant tertiary qualification (or enrolment/eligibility) in addiction, health, counselling, psychology, or social services.
• Commitment to Growth: Enthusiasm to achieve AOD clinician registration/credentialing and Mataora competence through Mahi a Atua.
• Cultural Grounding: Passion for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and culturally safe engagement with whānau.
• Practical Readiness: Full New Zealand Driver Licence and IT literacy.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in addiction, health, counselling, psychology, or social services

Job description

Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician in Te Puia Springs to join a dual-pathway role combining traditional Māori healing practices with modern addiction care at Te Puia Springs Hospital.

You will pursue formal study, wānanga, and supervised practice, while collaborating with whānau and local health partners to design recovery plans and empower tāngata whaiora across rural East Coast communities.