Addiction Practitioner

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full time Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Job Description

* Addictions Practitioner, OST
* District Addictions Services – Manawatu Locality
* Permanent – Full time
Walking Alongside Whaiora on Their Recovery Journey.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Based within the Manawatu Locality Service with a focus on supporting whaiora requiring specialist addiction support. You will have an alignment with the Alcohol and other Drugs and Opiate Substitution programs based primarily in Manawatu, with reach in to support whaiora and impacted whanau within Tararua and Horowhenua based clinics.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill in the management of adults who present with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders, assessment and treatment planning of those requiring OST stabilisation and extended community s...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Whanganui, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026