Liaison Practitioner

Odyssey; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

5 days paid study leave per annum

Weekday day-based hours

Dynamic supportive team

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Odyssey is recruiting a Liaison Practitioner for its New Lynn community hub to deliver assessment, admission, case management, and continuing care for individuals entering Odyssey services and their whānau.

The role supports clients on their recovery journey with evidence-based practice, group facilitation, and coordination of care within a dynamic, smoke-free team environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of relevant experience in addiction/mental health settings.
• Level 7 qualification or nearing completion with clinical placement hours.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (HPCA Act/DAPAANZ) or working towards.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with whānau.
• Full current NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective assessment and admission to Odyssey services.
• Provide case management and continuing care to service users and whānau.
• Support clients on their recovery journey and promote high-quality clinical practice.
• Work within Odyssey’s community-focused hub and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Group facilitation

Motivational interviewing

Pacific cultural knowledge

Education

Level 7 qualification (AOD/Health Science/Nursing/Psychology)

Registration with HPCA/DAPAANZ or related body

Job description

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• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

The Odyssey Assessment, Admissions and Continuing Care service is now looking to recruit a full-time permanent Liaison Practitioner to join our experienced team based at our community hub in New Lynn.

The Liaison Practitioner role in this service is responsible for delivering safe and effective assessment and admission, case management and continuing care services to individuals entering Odyssey services, and their whānau, through the provision of high quality, evidence-based clinical practice.

This role provides exciting opportunities to utilize and perfect your clinical toolbox by supporting service users on their journey to recovery. You will also support individuals following treatment as part of our ongoing continuing care engagement.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

• Up to 1 year’s relevant experience, including the management and treatment of residents/tāngata whai ora and their family/whānau
• A relevant (level 7) qualification e.g. Bachelors in AOD, Health Science, Nursing, Psychology, Te Take Take, or nearing completion of an applied level 7 qualification having undertaken clinical placement hours
• Achieved or working towards registration with DAPAANZ, Social Work or other relevant body under the HPCA Act
• Experience of facilitating groups, including community-based groups
• Motivational interviewing, clinical assessment and risk management expertise
• Knowledge of therapeutic models of care
• Experience of working in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors
• Understanding of and interest in Odyssey’s work
• Full current NZ drivers license
• Knowledge of the customs and culture of Pacific peoples
• A full, clean NZ driver’s license

In return, we offer:

• Salary between $70,083 - $81,369 depending on registration and experience
• 22 days annual leave
• 5 days paid study leave per annum
• Monday to Friday day-based hours, no weekends!
• Professional challenges and varied work that supports the community
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
• A healthy workplace, which is smoke-free

This position offers the chance for you to work in a fun, supportive workplace with access to ongoing professional development and an opportunity to make a real difference to the health and well-being of our clients and their whānau.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free organisation.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.

Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Closing date: 26 August 2026