AOD & Mental Health Practitioner
Kai Mata Ora I Full Time, Fixed Term
He aha te tūnga I About the role
Here at Te Puna Ora o Mātaatua, we do things a little differently to reflect the needs of our hāpori. Our Ngā Mata Wai Ora service brings together the strengths of Clinical and Kaupapa Māori Frameworks to deliver a tailored approach for our whānau.
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate AOD & Mental Health Practitioner to join our Ngā Mata Wai Ora team. In this role, you’ll facilitate and coordinate workshops while also supporting whānau through therapeutic interventions and case management.
If you consider yourself an empath, you can relate to others in a warm, accepting, and open-minded way, then this role could be for you!
Nga pūkenga me whai I Your skills and experience
So you can hit the ground running, we’d expect you to bring a few things to the table such as:
- Relevant qualification in Addiction, Mental Health, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Registration (or working towards) with a recognised body (DAPAANZ, NZAC, SWRB, NZPB, etc.)
- Proven experience in AOD and/or mental health, including intake and/or casework
- Excellent communication, assessment and documentation skills
- Confident working independently and as part of wider team, with the ability to work collaboratively with whānau, clinical teams and other support services.
Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
We are a supportive Kaupapa Māori organisation, committed to developing our kaimahi. As well as offering an attractive professional development budget and pathways for career development, we have several opportunities to whakapiki wairua including social sports, Kura Reo, and instant access to leave.
So, if you’re as passionate about our hāpori as much as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!
Tukua mai tō tono inaianei I Apply Now
To apply, please complete our online Application for Employment Form on our website by 5pm on Friday, 24 October 2025.
For a confidential discussion, contact Pamai Simpson, HR Manager on 021 032 6103 or pamai.simpson@tpoom.co.nz.
