AOD Practitioner: Trauma-Informed Care & Healing

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Kapa Haka and waiata

EAP & external supervision

Mission Leave and annual leave

Tangihanga leave

Sick leave from day one

Training and development

Staff discounts at Op Shops

Low-cost fresh produce via Mission Gro

Public transport access & discounted停车

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai seeks an AOD Practitioner for James Liston Hostel in Central Auckland to support whānau navigating alcohol and other drugs within a Transitional housing setting. The role combines clinical care with service development, embedding evidence-based and culturally grounded practices.

You will work within a trauma-informed, Te Tiriti-aligned framework, provide assessments, care planning, group sessions, and maintain documentation, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or experience in management or team leadership.
• DAAPANZ registration as a Practitioner.
• Experience with clients facing complex challenges including trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty, homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive environment for clients who actively use alcohol and drugs.
• Deliver AOD services including assessments, care planning, risk assessments and psychosocial goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and liaise with external agencies to support continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Education

DAAPANZ registration as Practitioner

Postgraduate qualifications in Management or Team Leadership

Job description

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai seeks an AOD Practitioner for James Liston Hostel in Central Auckland to support whānau navigating alcohol and other drugs within a Transitional housing setting. The role combines clinical care with service development, embedding evidence-based and culturally grounded practices.

You will work within a trauma-informed, Te Tiriti-aligned framework, provide assessments, care planning, group sessions, and maintain documentation, while collaborating with