AOD Clinician

Help people and whānau achieve their recovery goals through community-based AOD support that meets them where they are.

He Kōrero Mō Mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a for-purpose organisation working across diverse communities to support wellbeing. We provide a broad range of community-based mental health and addiction, residential and respite, housing, and social services. Our purpose is to support the dignity and mana of people so they can be well and healthy. We are committed to working alongside the people and whānau we support in ways that are holistic, person-centred, culturally safe, and strengths-based.

He Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga | The Role

We have an opportunity for an AOD Clinician to join our Phoenix AOD Service in Papakura. This is a permanent, part-time position working 24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday. Phoenix is a community-based Alcohol and Other Drug service supporting adults aged 18 and over. Using a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, our team meets people in familiar environments, including whānau (families) homes, local parks, and community settings, delivering holistic, culturally responsive assessment, treatment, and outreach support.

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive AOD assessments and develop recovery-focused treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, education, and support tailored to individual goals and aspirations.
• Develop safety, relapse prevention, and wellbeing plans while responding appropriately to risk.
• Work alongside Peer Support Specialists, whānau, and external providers to coordinate effective support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and service planning.
• Participate in supervision, professional development, and continuous quality improvement activities.

He Kōrero Mōu | About You

You are a culturally responsive clinician who values dignity, mana, and informed choice. You enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to supporting positive wellbeing outcomes for the people and whānau we support.

You will bring:

• Current registration with a recognised professional body and a current APC, such as DAPAANZ, NZAC, or SWRB.
• Two or more years' experience in AOD or mental health settings.
• Experience completing clinical assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong risk assessment, documentation, and case management skills.
• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification, including CPR, or be willing and able to complete this.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi | We Offer

Join a supportive team making a meaningful difference in the lives of people and whānau across South Auckland.

We offer:

• Salary range of $87,926.40 to $102,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Access to extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora (wellbeing) and personal growth.
• Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more.
• Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive teams grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and our Pou.
• Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa’s largest for-purpose organisations.

Your Career. For People. For Purpose.