Kaiārahi Waranga | Alcohol and Other Drugs Practitioner x3

Kaiārahi Waranga | Alcohol and Other Drugs Practitioner x3

• 3 x Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Work vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop provided.

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Piki mai, kake mai, whakapiri mai.

Me mātua aro ki te hunga mate, ki a rātou mā, ka maharatia tonutia e tātou.

Ki a tātou e ora tonu nei tēnā koutou, kia kaha, kia manawanui.

He karanga tēnei ki ērā o koutou e hiahia ana ki te whakakī i tēnei tūranga motuhake.

Pēnā kei a koe ngā pūkenga, tukua mai tō tono.

Anei e whai atu nei ngā kōrero hāngai mō te tūranga, hei tirohanga atu mā koutou.

Mā te Atua tātou e tohutohu ki te tika, ki te pono, huri noa, kia ora huihui mai tātou katoa.

He aha te tūranga - About the role

Our client is a kaupapa Māori, community-based provider supporting individuals and their whānau to achieve oranga through holistic, integrated services. Grounded in tikanga Māori, their mahi spans mental health, addictions, housing, education, employment, and cultural wellbeing. Their commitment is to foster independence, dignity, and inclusivity, underpinned by mātauranga Māori and whānau-centred practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will work closely with Tangata whaiora experiencing challenges, helping them to navigate recovery through individualised treatment plans, therapeutic engagement, harm reduction strategies, and wraparound support. You will also participate in educational and preventative initiatives to uplift whānau and strengthen community resilience.

• One role will be working within our Te Paerangi service offering an intensive wrap around support approach for tangata whaiora. This service supports tangata whaiora living in West Auckland.
• Two positions sit within a brand-new service situated within Pāremoremo and Wiri. Our mission is to deliver an innovative mātauranga Māori drug and alcohol program, utilising mana and wairua-enhancing, strengths-based Te Ao Māori practices and the principals for our tāne and wahine in remand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Co-designing and delivering individualised treatment plans with whaiora.
• Providing counselling and therapeutic support through one-on-one and group settings.
• Responding to crises and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Facilitating education and prevention programmes within whānau and community settings.
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation in the client management system (CMS).
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
• Integrating tikanga, Ngā Pou e Waru, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi across all practice.

Ngā pūkenga, ngā tohu ōu - What you will need

• DPAANZ recognised applied addiction qualification. Refer: www.dapaanz.org.nz
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to client-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Desired:

• DPAANZ registration.
• Knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga (or an openness to learn).

He wāhi whai tikanga - What they offer:

• A supportive, culturally grounded team environment.
• Ongoing professional development, supervision, and training.
• Fully equipped work vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop.
• Flexible work practices and revitalisation days.
• EAP access, life insurance, and long service recognition.
• The opportunity to uplift and transform lives through Māori-led recovery pathways.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Please email tiare@manarecruitment.co.nz (quoting reference number MT011) to request an information kete or email CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you bring.

Applications close: Monday 2 June 2025 at 5.00pm.