Kaiārahi Mental Health - AOD
Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician
(Full Time, Fixed Term – Parental Leave coverage)
The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been a provider of quality community initiatives throughout the South Waikato since 1987, and we are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-led initiatives in health, social, treaty, cultural, and environmental sectors, to the communities that we serve.
The Role:
We have a unique opportunity for a professional within our Mental Health & Addictions Team. Reporting to the Clinical Lead: Mental Health & Addictions we are looking to covering parental leave from November 2025 for a 12-month fixed term contract.
- Alcohol & Other Drug Clinician (Full time, Fixed Term)
This role provides a community or out-patient based alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, and consultation/liaison service within a kaupapa Māori framework. Whilst primarily based in the Tokoroa office, these roles will involve some travel to our satellite offices in Putaruru, Matamata and Te Awamutu to support whanau.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is a registered health practitioner from a Nursing, Social Services, or Allied Health background with specific experience in alcohol and other drug counselling. You must also hold or be working towards a current DAPAANZ registration. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of Māori models of health, and experience of your work within the community at all levels.
A tertiary level qualification in the mental health and/or addictions field, as well as a minimum of three years’ experience will be advantageous.
We Offer:
- The opportunity to bring your skills and experience and work in a forward-thinking iwi organisation
- Silver level Work well Accredited employer, focused on employee Wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Monday to Friday business hours, supportive of employee friendly work-life balance
- An enthusiastic, dynamic, and supportive clinical team environment
- Use of a vehicle whilst on duty
- Mobile phone and laptop for work use
- Subsidised Health Insurance for eligible employees with Southern Cross
Applicants must hold a valid and full Class 1 drivers’ licence and be prepared to undergo Police vetting.
Please include a CV in chronological order, and a cover letter with your application.
Applications close 27th October 2025.
Raukawa Charitable Trust operates under a Smoke-free Environment policy. For more info about the Raukawa Charitable Trust visit www.raukawa.org.nz