Seeking an AOD Practitioner to join a prison-based programme, delivering impactful therapeutic support within a collaborative, culturally aware team.

We're seeking an AOD Practitioner to join a prison-based programme, delivering impactful therapeutic support within a collaborative, culturally aware team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic and educational AOD programmes in a prison setting.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team providing holistic and culturally responsive support.
• Support tangata whaiora with a strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Practitioner to join their dedicated team at Christchurch Men’s Prison. This role is part of a holistic health and wellbeing programme aimed at supporting individuals affected by problematic AOD use, within a multidisciplinary environment that values cultural safety and inclusivity.

• Facilitate educational and therapeutic group sessions within the prison setting.
• Develop tailored treatment plans and assessments to meet individual client needs.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including clinical, peer support, and cultural staff.
• Apply a kaupapa Māori approach to ensure culturally responsive care, underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Use a strengths-based framework to deliver elective topics and therapeutic activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally registered or working towards registration with an allied health profession (e.g., Social Work, OT, NZAC, DAPAANZ).
• Significant knowledge and experience in Matauranga Māori models of practice, tikanga Māori, and te reo Māori, with a commitment to cultural safety.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• A non-judgmental, empathetic approach to supporting tangata whaiora.
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within the AOD and health settings.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
• A role that places cultural competence and diversity at its core.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals navigating AOD challenges.

Apply Now

Join a team committed to delivering holistic, culturally aware support and empowering tangata whaiora towards positive change. Applications will be reviewed from Monday 13 January 2025. In the meantime, if you have an urgent query please contact Jeanette Rendle on 027 705 7079.

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