Job Description

AOD Practitioner

• Are you a dynamic clinician with a passion for whānau and community wellbeing?
• Do you understand the complexities of addiction and psychosocial issues whānau experience?
• Does working in a whānau-focused environment rock your boat?

About the Organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting whānau and the community for over 30 years. Providing various preventative and intervention services and programmes interweaved with mātauranga Maōri values and tikanga.

If you are the successful applicant for the role at He Waka Tapu, together, we would bring strong values and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, mana-enhancing support for whānau and the community, with exceptional clinical experience braided with holistic skills to support the services.

About the Role

We require a competent and skilled Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) practitioner who can engage with whaiora and their whānau within the community and walk alongside to encourage and instill hope – build whānau moemoeā. You will guide and encourage Whānau with their plans to achieve autonomous wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Whaiora who are referred to the AOD service
• AOD comprehensive report writing
• Strength-focussed, needs assessments
• Active participation in goal planning and reviews
• Active participation in integrated case management
• Strong advocacy skills
• Effective Group facilitation skills
• Liaising with case managers, referrers and other related agencies

Skills and Experience

• Must have minimum AOD Degree, or similar health tohu, and can evidence comprehensive assessment skills.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an AOD service.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga and willingness to further develop competencies
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A full clean driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Registration costs covered
• Gym Membership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced

Whānaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakākoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz

If you wish to apply, ensure to attach your CV and a cover letter to your application. If you have any questions about the role, please email vick@hewakatapu.org.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.