Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS South

• Permanent role 
• 0.4 FTE -32 hours per fortnight (with possibility to change to full-time)
• Based in Manukau

Kia ora koutou, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni and Warm Pacific greetings

About us

CADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in New Zealand working with over 15000 people each year. CADS provides free community and inpatient AOD treatment from a number of locations across Auckland. CADS is committed to empowering the community to reduce harm with substances and to promote recovery and wellbeing. CADS has been working in the community for over 20 years.

About you

You will be an experienced professional (qualification in applied AOD studies, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields) registered with DAPAANZ or equivalent professional body who is seeking an opportunity to work in a cohesive well supported team and further develop your AOD expertise. You will have relevant tertiary qualifications, excellent communication, assessment, treatment and referral skills, experience and expertise in working with clients and a clear problem solving approach. Group work experience highly regarded.

A sense of social justice and enjoying working with people in all their complexity is required. You will have a non-judgmental attitude, excellent engagement and communication skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a team.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to truly make a significant difference in people’s lives. We will provide you with the support to master the detail of the position and gain confidence in the role while you develop your career in the addictions recovery Sector. We provide continual training opportunities to further extend your knowledge and ability

Please click here for a copy of the job description.

Essential

• Full registration with professional body (Dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields)
• Full, clean drivers licence
• Legal right to work in NZ
• Ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily work
• Ability to facilitate evening groups

Preferred

• Clinical experience in addictions or mental health or similar 
• Comfortable working with other health and social service providers
• Lived experience as a consumer or whanau member

Benefits

• Working for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression
• 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement
• Regular supervision and training
• For a list of employee benefits, please click here

Our Values

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.

How to Apply

For more information please phone Helen Schmidt, Clinical Team Leader CADS South, (09) 263 2000

For more information about the position, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Please apply for these roles by visiting our website at Health NZ careers, quoting reference number WDHB18424

Job Code: WDHB18424

Closing Date: 17 July 2025