Whānau Kaimahi (AOD Clinician)
• Are you passionate about helping whānau enhance their wellbeing?
• Are you solutions orientated with the ability to think outside the box to engage the community?
• Do you understand the complexities of addiction and psychosocial issues whānau experience?
About the organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with an understanding of the concept of Whānau Ora. You will take a role in an important service to guide and encourage Whānau to reach their goals towards wellbeing.
About the role
- Provide comprehensive AOD assessments to whaiora, developing tailored treatment and rocovery plans that meet their needs.
- Support and/or lead group facilitation for programmes in the community and residential AOD services
- Facilitate group individual therapy sessions, focusing on evidence-based interventions.
- Engage with whaiora in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Involve the whaiora and their whānau (where indicated) in the development of the recovery plan goals and objectives.
- Advocate where appropriate for the whaiora recovery needs to reflect choice and to challenge stigma and discrimination.
- Work in partnership with other He Waka Tapu services to ensure Whaiora needs are met through the efficient coordination of services that support the whaiora pathway to wellness.
Skills and experience
- A relevant qualification in allied health, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
- Experience working within the AOD sector, preferably within a Kaupapa māori environment.
- Experience in conducting AOD assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for helping others.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of harm reduction approaches and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Experience in establishing effective working relationships with individuals, their whānau and other key stakeholders.
- Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Commitment and/or experience working in a Whānau Ora approach.
- Current full driver’s licence.
Benefits and perks
Ongoing professional development and training
Life Insurance
Free Gym Membership
Ongoing workplace wellbeing initiatives
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being). Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.
Manaakitanga
We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced
Whānaungatanga
We build relationships through shared experiences and working together
Rangatiratanga
We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible
Whakākoako
We all learn
For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.
If you wish to apply, please do so via Seek and attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vick on vick@hewakatapu.org.nz
We will be reviewing and interviewing suitable applicants on a rolling basis, so please don’t hesitate to apply.
Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
