Addictions Practitioner - AOD Services

Come and join our kaupapa Māori Alcohol & Drug Services team based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison.

• Healthcare Practitioner or Technical Worker
• Full Time
• Final date to receive applications 26 Jan 2026
• Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau and hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 40 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.

We are seeking two more dedicated professionals to join our team, committed to empowering Tane with the skills and knowledge necessary for transformative change. In this role, you will be completing alcohol and drug assessments, preparing treatment plans, facilitating group programmes and providing individual counselling to Tane within the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service. You will play a key role in supporting their wellness and rehabilitation journey.

We are a large team, based in our own area within HB Regional Prison. We have modern facilities, a great coffee machine and a supportive team environment in this unique location.

The hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm (40 hours).

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Addictions, Social Work, Nursing, Teaching etc).
• Experience delivering interventions for Addiction
• Proficient in report writing and case management
• Experience working with whānau
• Full driver’s license
• Registration with DAPAANZ, NZAC or other professional body i.e. Social Work

• A kaupapa, Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (karakia, waiata)
• 5 weeks Annual leave + Birthday leave
• Health and Life Insurance
• Wellness programme with earned days off and staff activities
• Professional Development and Clinical supervision

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If you're passionate about creating positive change for Tane – come and see behind the wire. Apply today.

• An up to date CV
• Cover letter
• Relevant qualifications
• Completed Application form (online)

Applications close: 26th January 2026.