Join Our Whānau: AOD Clinician & Mataora in Training

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

Why This Permanent Full Time Role is Unique

you will be based at Te Puia Springs Hospital stepping into a groundbreaking dual-pathway role where traditional Māori healing practices met modern addiction care. You will be fully supported to develop concurrently as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician and as a Mataora through Mahi a Atua.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

If you can play a Guitar, hold a note or make a cuppa this could be you

Driven by Our Values

• Porou – Energetic, proud, transforming
• Aroha – Empathetic, generous, thoughtful
• Kanohi Kitea – Approachable, accessible, walking the talk
• Pakari – Fearless, strong, resilient

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, NewZealand and willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting,Children’s Act checks, and other screening as required.

60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,and interviews maybe held as applications are received.