Kaitūruki AOD Practitioner - Facilitator

He kōrero mō mātou | About Te Oranganui

Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing health, wellbeing, and social services that support whānau across Whanganui and surrounding districts. Guided by tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora, and a whānau-centred approach, we work alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve their aspirations.

He kōrero mō te ratonga | About the Service

Waiora Hinengaro provides mental health and addiction services that support tāngata whai ora and whānau on their journey towards improved wellbeing. Through a recovery-focused, strengths-based, and whānau-centred approach, the service recognises individual potential and provides support that responds to the unique needs, goals, and aspirations of tamariki, rangatahi, adults, and whānau.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

Join Te Oranganui in supporting tāne within Whanganui Prison to make positive and lasting change through culturally led, recovery-focused AOD interventions. In this role, you will provide assessment, counselling, group facilitation, and harm minimisation support while integrating tikanga Māori and recovery principles into your practice. Working alongside Corrections and community partners, you will help strengthen wellbeing, build resilience, and support improved outcomes for tāne.

This is a permanent full-time position.

He kōrero mōu |About You

You are passionate about supporting people to achieve positive change and are committed to improving outcomes for Māori. You bring experience in the AOD sector, strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships.

You will also have:

• A relevant AOD qualification and current registration/practising certificate.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and group-based interventions.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and recovery-focused practice.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence and the ability to meet security clearance requirements.

Most importantly, you will bring a strengths-based approach and a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing of tāne and their whānau.

Ngā painga ka tukuna e mātou | What We Offer

• Supportive kaupapa Māori workplace culture with opportunities to engage in karakia, waiata, kapa haka and wānanga
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Professional supervision and access to EAP services
• Access to corporate wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, plus 15 days' sick leave annually
• Living Wage employer

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you're passionate about making a difference for whānau and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early. Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand work visa.

For a copy of the Job Description visit jd-wmt-kaitūruki-aod-practitioner-facilitator-dec-25-.pdf