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Posted 14 August, 2026

Registered Health Professional

Ember Korowai Takitini
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 8179884c19ded82a

Job Description

Registered Health Professional Permanent, Part-time – 32 hours per week Service operates 24 hours, 7days a week on a roster (AM/PM/Awake Shifts) Poutama is based in West Auckland Pay is in line with pay equity as funded for NGO's About Ember Korowai Takitini |Nga Matapono: Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back. We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability Ember Offers: Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression. About The Service | Ko Te Whare O Poutama Poutama is an 8-bed residential facility based in West Auckland. The service employs both clinical and support workers who collaborate with the residents to help them recover from mental health and addiction issues. Poutama was the very first service in New Zealand to operate a ‘harm reduction’ philosophy, which has brought both unparalleled success and unique challenges. Accessed through the Waitemata District Health Board Adult Mental Health Services, most people stay for no more than one year. About The Role | Nga mahi Registered Health Professional (RHP) involves using your clinical expertise to inspire and guide residents to achieve their recovery goals, as well as to support the rest of the team with their mahi. You will do 1:1 sessions, run groups, coach staff, liaise with external stakeholders and be part of the developing and running a therapeutic community model. You will bring |Nga Pukenga Be currently registered in either of the following fields: Occupational Therapy DAPAANZ Counselling Social Work Nursing Have experience completing clinical assessments and have a sound clinical practice. Have the ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective. Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics. Have experience working in the area of mental health and/or addictions (alcohol and other drugs) Full NZ Drivers Licence Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on‑going goals on the pathway to recovery. “He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata” What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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