Registered Nurse (Lichs) Taupo - Casual

Cgr Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Te Tiriti o Waitangi alignment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Cgr Services in New Zealand is seeking an experienced AOD clinician to join our Papakura team in a permanent, part-time role offering 24 hours per week.

You will conduct assessments, provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with Peer Support and Clinician teams, and work in community settings with adults 18+. Must have DAPAANZ registration, 2+ years AOD/mental health, First Aid with CPR, and a full NZ driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold current DAPAANZ registration.
• 2+ years' experience in AOD and/or mental health.
• 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 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 assessment

Clinical skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Communication skills

Education

DAPAANZ registration

First Aid with CPR

NZ driver licence

Job description

Are you an experienced AOD clinician looking for a role where your clinical skills, compassion and commitment to recovery can create meaningful change?

Our client is one of Aotearoa's leading for-purpose organisations, delivering services across mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing. They are looking for anAOD Clinician to join their Papakura-based team in a permanent, part-time position working24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday .

About the role

This is an opportunity to work within acommunity-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service supporting adults aged 18 and over .

The service takes a flexible, community-focused approach, meeting people in places where they feel safe and comfortable – includingwhānau homes, local parks and community living environments .

You’ll work as part of adual Peer Support and Clinician model , partnering closely and equally with Peer Support Specialists. Together, you’ll provide holistic, culturally responsive assessment, treatment and outreach that recognises the individual, their strengths and their recovery goals.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

About you

You’re a skilled and compassionate clinician who understands the complexities of addiction and is passionate about helping people achieve sustainable change.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current DAPAANZ registration (preferred).
• 2+ years’ experience working in AOD and/or mental health settings.
• Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery and therapeutic frameworks.
• Experience completing clinical assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing substance use challenges.
• CurrentFirst Aid certification including CPR , or the willingness and ability to obtain this.
• Afull, clean New Zealand driver licence .

What's in it for you

:

• Extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching and mental health workshops to support yourhauora and personal growth .
• Staff discounts with a range of retailers and outlets.
• Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing, cultural and study leave where applicable.
• Ongoing training, learning and professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive and supportive workplace grounded inTe Tiriti o Waitangi and our Pou (guiding pillars) .
• Opportunities to build your career within one ofAotearoa's largest for-purpose organisations .

If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise can directly contribute to positive change in the lives of people and whānau, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.