AOD Practitioner - Ringa Riwha
AOD Practitioner - Ringa Riwha
About the role
The AOD Practitioner – Ringa Riwha plays a pivotal role in the James Liston Hostel team, supporting whānau who use alcohol and other Drug (AOD) in a Transitional housing setting. This role combines clinical expertise with service development to ensure the delivery of responsive, evidence-based, and culturally grounded care. The Practitioner will champion healing, transformation, trauma-informed care, and service integration, contributing to a model that is fit for purpose and aligned with The Missions Values and upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
What you will be doing
- Provide a safe, supportive environment for clients who actively use alcohol and drugs, including those with co-existing mental health issues.
- Deliver comprehensive AOD Services including active and withdrawal assessments, care planning, mental health and risk assessments, and psychosocial goal setting.
- Conduct individual and group sessions, offering therapeutic interventions tailored to client strengths and needs.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation (case notes and reports) and ensure information is communicated appropriately across shifts.
- Liaise with community AOD services, specialist nurses, rehabilitation services, and external agencies to support continuity care.
What we are looking for
- Postgraduate qualifications and/or experience in Management or Team Leadership, with DAAPANZ registration as a Practitioner.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite
- Experience working with clients facing complex challenges, including the impacts of colonisation in Aotearoa, trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty, food insecurity, and homelessness.
- Proven ability to manage competing demands and priorities while staying focused on achieving outcomes.
- A current Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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