Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS Southat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā -
AOD Clinician - CADS South - Te Whatu Ora WaitemataPermanent Part-time role 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)Based in ManukauKia ora koutou, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni and Warm Pacific greetingsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About usCADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in New Zealand working with over 15000 people each year.
CADS provides free community and inpatient AOD treatment from a number of locations across Auckland. CADS is committed to empowering the community to reduce harm with substances and to promote recovery and wellbeing. CADS has been working in the community for over 20 years.About youYou will be an experienced professional (qualification in applied AOD studies, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields) registered with DAPAANZ or equivalent professional body who is seeking an opportunity to work in a cohesive well supported team and further develop your AOD expertise.
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications, excellent communication, assessment, treatment and referral skills, experience and expertise in working with clients and a clear problem solving approach. Group work experience highly regarded.A sense of social justice and enjoying working with people in all their complexity is required.You will have a non-judgmental attitude, excellent engagement and communication skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a team.In return, we can offer you the opportunity to truly make a significant difference in people’s lives. We will provide you with the support to master the detail of the position and gain confidence in the role while you develop your career in the addictions recovery Sector.
We provide continual training opportunities to further extend your knowledge and abilityPlease click here for a copy of the job description.EssentialFull registration with professional body (Dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields)Full, clean drivers licenceLegal right to work in NZAbility to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily workAbility to facilitate evening groupsPreferredClinical experience in addictions or mental health or similar Comfortable working with other health and social service providersLived experience as a consumer or whanau memberBenefitsWorking for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave pro rataCompetitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreementRegular supervision and trainingFor a list of employee benefits, please click hereOur ValuesAt Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.How to ApplyFor more information please phone Helen Schmidt, Clinical Team Leader CADS South, (09) 263 2000For more information about the position, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailPlease apply for these roles by visiting our website at Health NZ careers, quoting reference number WDHB19867 Job Number: WDHB19867Closing Date: 29 August 2025