Kaitūruki - Gambling Harm Practitioner
About Us
Based in beautiful Whanganui, Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of whānau across the Whanganui region and surrounding districts.
Our Waiora Hinengaro service provides mental health and addiction support to tāngata whai ora, underpinned by the belief that individuals can draw on their own strengths to live meaningful lives, with whānau playing a central role in that journey.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and kaupapa Māori–aligned Gambling Harm Practitioner to join our Waiora Hinengaro team.
This role centres on delivering holistic, whānau-focused support to individuals and families experiencing gambling harm, using culturally grounded, strength-based approaches.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing and responding to gambling-related harm
- Delivering effective, strengths-based interventions
- Supporting tāngata whai ora and their whānau on their wellbeing journey
- Building trusted relationships within the community
- Integrating mātauranga Māori and Whānau Ora principles into practice
- Maintaining accurate, timely documentation
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated practitioner who is committed to empowering whānau to achieve long-term wellbeing.
You will bring:
- Proven counselling experience (mental health and/or addiction preferred)
- Strong understanding of kaupapa Māori and Māori models of wellbeing
- Ability to engage effectively with whānau and community networks
- Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills
- Resilience and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A commitment to Whānau Ora principles
What We Offer
At Te Oranganui, we foster a warm, inclusive, and whānau-focused environment where kaimahi are supported to thrive.
Our benefits include:
- A values-driven kaupapa Māori organisation
- Daily karakia and mihi, with regular kapa haka and waiata
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and professional supervision
- SuperLife Funeral Insurance
- A diverse and supportive workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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