Alcohol and Drug Practitioner

• Full-time role + Based in Wellington + Monday-Friday
• Extra Annual Leave + Paid Wellbeing Days + Increased KiwiSaver Contribution
• Weekends off + $250 for your Health & Wellbeing + Coaching Sessions

Join our Clinical Specialist Team in Wellington as an AOD Practitioner, providing person-centred, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 per year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Holiday programme assistance
• Perk + Perk plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

In your role as an Alcohol and Drug Practitioner (AOD) in the Clinical Specialist Team, you will establish meaningful connections with individuals and families, promoting their overall well-being through expert assessment, compassionate care, and ongoing educational development.

You will engage in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of care, where your specialised knowledge is highly valued.

As an AOD Practitioner, you will provide assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions for tāngata whai or taiohi with alcohol or other drug challenges.

This is a permanent and full-time role, Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.

Key responsibilities of the role may include:

• Provide therapeutic intervention & services to improve the ability for whai ora or taiohi to succeed in their personal lives.
• Provide high quality, professional services in all interactions.
• Provide recovery-focussed & strengths-based intervention, support and recommendations.
• Collaborate with and refer to internal and external services.
• Support the design, development and facilitation of group-based approaches.

About You | Mōu

Bring your clinical expertise, experience and commitment to supporting tāngata whai ora and whānau. You will also:

• Hold a current Annual Practicing certificate and full registration with DAPAANZ.
• Have experience within Alcohol and Drug, addiction, and mental health
• Meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Have excellent attention to detail, particularly with regard to written documents.
• Be well organised with effective time management, organisation and file maintenance.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 10 October 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: Please copy and paste link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-AOD-Practitioner.pdf

Contact | Korero: Dan Johnson, Team Coach on [email protected] for any queries.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.