AOD Clinician - Prison & Community Recovery (Part-Time)

Department of Corrections NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support and counselling

Staff discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pou grounded

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ in Auckland is seeking an AOD Clinician to join the Papakura-based team in a permanent, part-time role of 24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday. You will work in a community-based AOD service supporting adults 18+.

The role operates in a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, delivering holistic assessments and recovery-focused care. You’ll complete comprehensive AOD assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with Peer Support

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working in AOD and/or mental health settings.
• Current First Aid including CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver licence.
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery and therapeutic frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive AOD assessments and develop individualised, recovery-focused treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s needs, strengths and goals.
• Work collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists to deliver person-centred care.
• Build effective relationships with whānau, community organisations and other support services.
• Assess and respond to risk, including developing appropriate safety and relapse-prevention plans.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group education and recovery programmes.
• Contribute to a service that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed and grounded in recovery principles.

Skills

AOD experience

Mental health experience

Assessment skills

Therapeutic interventions

Relationship building

Education

DAPAANZ registration

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ in Auckland is seeking an AOD Clinician to join the Papakura-based team in a permanent, part-time role of 24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday. You will work in a community-based AOD service supporting adults 18+.

The role operates in a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, delivering holistic assessments and recovery-focused care. You’ll complete comprehensive AOD assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with Peer Support