Kai Mata Ora
Rangatahi AOD & Mental Health Practitioner I Full Time, Permanent
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.
In this role, you’ll provide culturally grounded, holistic AOD and mental health support to rangatahi through one-to-one therapeutic mahi and engaging group programmes. You’ll take a strengths-based approach to assessment and care planning, working alongside whānau and wider supports to promote wellbeing and recovery.
If you’re an empathic practitioner who connects easily with young people and brings manaakitanga and warmth to your practice, we’d love to hear from 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, 20 February 2026.
For a confidential discussion, contact Shontayia Te Riini, HR Team Lead on 021 or Shontayia.Teriini@tpoom.co.nz.
