Te Awamutu - Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician or Allied Health Professionalat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato -
Health 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 the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug Clinician or Allied Health Practitioner, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, to work alongside our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
You will be conducting comprehensive alcohol and other drug assessments and developing collaborative recovery plans utilizing your range of therapeutic models that support your work with tangata whaiora and have a passion for group work, along with providing essential relapse prevention and counselling skills.
Click here to view the position description. About the TeamCommunity Alcohol and other Drugs Service (CADS), Te Whatu Ora Waikato, provides support and services for Tāngata whaiora and whānau with complex alcohol and other drug concerns.
Our CADS team works collaboratively with our Te Whatu Ora Waikato colleagues and across the Rohe to achieve results for our Tāngata whaiora, while continuously learning and developing our own skills. About HamiltonHamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.For more information on living and working in Waikato click here About youCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Registered member of Dapaanz with a current practising certificate or other allied health registered bodyHave a least 2 years’ experience working within the alcohol and other drug sector as a clinician.Ability to successfully engage and empathise with families/whanau in a positive manner.Full clean driver’s license.Legal right work in New Zealand.Ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in daily work.
If the prospect of working with other dedicated clinicians excites you and you are a team player, who can use your own initiative ad embrace change, then apply now! Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 23 May 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lynda Holtom at Lynda.Holtom@waikatodhb.health.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.