Community AOD Clinician - Recovery-Driven, Part-Time

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd; Papakura; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Training & development

Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Pou focus

Career progression

Job summary

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd invites applications for an AOD Clinician based in Papakura. This permanent, part-time role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within a community-based AOD service for adults 18+. The service works flexibly in places where clients feel safe, including whānau homes and community spaces.

You will operate in a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, delivering holistic assessments, treatment and outreach in a culturally responsive, recovery‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in AOD and/or mental health settings.
• Current First Aid certification including CPR.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

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 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.

Education

DAPAANZ registration

Job description

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd invites applications for an AOD Clinician based in Papakura. This permanent, part-time role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within a community-based AOD service for adults 18+. The service works flexibly in places where clients feel safe, including whānau homes and community spaces.

You will operate in a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, delivering holistic assessments, treatment and outreach in a culturally responsive, recovery‑oriented setting.