Posted 20 July, 2026
Registered Health Clinician - Alcohol & Other Drugs
Taranaki District Health Board
Whangarei, NTL, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Registered Health Clinician - Alcohol & Other Drugs Permanent part- time role available, working 32 hours per week (0.8FTE) Based at Manaia House in Whangārei 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 the Role We are looking for an experienced Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team. This is a permanent, part‑time role working 32 hours per week, based in Whangārei. The AOD role offers opportunities to support positive health outcomes for patients receiving treatment and care in Northland. Your day will include AOD assessments, referrals to appropriate services, AOD counselling to individuals/whānau and group facilitation within the AOD service. This role also includes some triaging and duty clinician responsibilities. We provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and other drug services including assessment, group therapy, family/whānau and individual interventions. We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results. About you Our ideal applicant will have: A recognised qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies, Counselling, Social work, Nursing, Social Sciences or related fields. Registration with a professional body, DAPAANZ registration or eligibility for DAPAANZ registration or Provisional registration with DAPAANZ. A current full New Zealand drivers licence and the ability to travel throughout Northland as required. Duly Authorised Officer status or willingness to undertake training towards this. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 21 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr