Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

You will have a non-judgmental attitude, excellent engagement and communication skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a team. You will also have:Full registration with a professional body (dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields)Full, clean driver's 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 e.g. opioid substitution treatment, managed withdrawal/ detoxComfortable working in a range of settings including probation, prisons, and NGOs Comfortable working with other health and social service providers Lived experience as a consumer or whanau memberExperience in group facilitationBenefitsWorking for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare district provides more opportunities for professional development and career progression10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leaveCompetitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreementRegular supervision and trainingOur 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.Please click here for a copy of the job description.Please apply for this role by visiting our website at Health NZ careers, quoting reference number WDHB19611For information about recruitment process please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailJob Number: WDHB19611Closing date: 17 August 2025