Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS South

• Based in Manukau
• Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week)
• Truly make a significant difference in people's lives

Kia ora koutou, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni and Warm Pacific greetings

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 us

CADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in New Zealand working with over 15,000 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 you

You will:

• be an experienced professional (qualification in applied AOD studies, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields)
• be 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
• have relevant tertiary qualifications
• have excellent communication, assessment, treatment and referral skills
• have experience and expertise in working with clients
• have a clear problem solving approach
• have a non-judgmental attitude
• have excellent engagement and communication skills
• have the ability to work autonomously within a team.

A sense of social justice and enjoying working with people in all their complexity is required.

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 ability

View position description.

Essential:

• Full registration with professional body (Dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields)
• Full, clean driver's licence
• Legal right to work in NZ
• Ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily work
• Ability to facilitate evening groups

Preferred:

• Clinical experience in addictions or mental health or similar
• Comfortable working with other health and social service providers
• Lived experience as a consumer or whanau member

Benefits:

• Working for a regional service in the country's largest healthcare provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave pro-rata
• Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement
• Regular supervision and training
• For a list of employee benefits, please click here

Our values

At Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values:

• "everyone matters"
• "with compassion"
• "connected"
• "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 apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 12 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abigail Sana Matic abigail.sanamatic@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For more information please phone Helen Schmidt, Clinical Team Leader CADS South, (09) 263 2000

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.