AOD Recovery Practitioner - Hastings

• Full Time
• Application Closes 14 Jun 2026
• Hawkes Bay - Hastings
• Community and Social Service Specialist

 What we offer you: We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.

When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from: 

• Competitive Remuneration
• Full time Permanent:  40 hours per week
• Rewarding Mahi/Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the  Tāngata Whaiora/ people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other. 
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi: MASH Trust aims to work collaboratively to embrace, support, and encourage a Māori worldview of health and provide high-quality, equitable, and effective service for Māori framed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services, additional MASH day and long service leave starting from 5 years.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced Registered Health Professional to join our Hastings Team as a AOD Recovery Practitioner working in a permanent full-time role.
The days of work are between Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.

Skills and experience:

• Hold a registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act or have a recognised qualification with a current registration and annual practising certificate. (Social Work - Dapaanz - Psychology)
•  Follow the principals of Enabling Good Lives and Whanau Ora.
• Be culturally responsive, and honour Te Tiriti principals of Rangatiratanga.
• Have a good sense of  humour and can work well independently and in a team.
• Provide  comprehensive clinical assessments and deliver tailored therapeutic interventions
• Experience  working in the mental health and addictions sector or a relatable field with an understanding of professional boundaries and practice ethics.
• Understanding of group dynamics and be confident and have experience in group facilitation ability to facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Have a thorough understanding and ability to apply motivational interviewing techniques and various counselling modalities.   

Ready to Apply?

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate. 

Tono ināianei /  Apply now!

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.