Liaison Practitioner
The Odyssey Assessment, Admissions and Continuing Care service is now looking to recruit a full-time permanent Liaison Practitioner to join our experienced team based at our community hub in New Lynn.
The Liaison Practitioner role in this service is responsible for delivering safe and effective assessment and admission, case management and continuing care services to individuals entering Odyssey services, and their whānau, through the provision of high quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
This role provides exciting opportunities to utilize and perfect your clinical toolbox by supporting service users on their journey to recovery. You will also support individuals following treatment as part of our ongoing continuing care engagement.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have:
- Up to 1 year’s relevant experience, including the management and treatment of residents/tāngata whai ora and their family/whānau
- A relevant (level 7) qualification e.g. Bachelors in AOD, Health Science, Nursing, Psychology, Te Take Take, or nearing completion of an applied level 7 qualification having undertaken clinical placement hours
- Achieved or working towards registration with DAPAANZ, Social Work or other relevant body under the HPCA Act
- Experience of facilitating groups, including community-based groups
- Motivational interviewing, clinical assessment and risk management expertise
- Knowledge of therapeutic models of care
- Experience of working in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors
- Understanding of and interest in Odyssey’s work
- Proven expertise in using Microsoft suite applications
- Full current NZ drivers license
- Knowledge of te reo/ tikanga Māori
- Knowledge of the customs and culture of Pacific peoples
- A full, clean NZ driver’s license
In return, we offer:
- Salary $69,076 - $79,393 depending on registration and experience
- 22 days annual leave
- 5 days paid study leave per annum
- Monday to Friday day-based hours, no weekends!
- Professional challenges and varied work that supports the community
- A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
- A healthy workplace, which is smoke-free
This position offers the chance for you to work in a fun, supportive workplace with access to ongoing professional development and an opportunity to make a real difference to the health and well-being of our clients and their whānau.
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021 578262.
Closing date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
