‍✨ Te Kaupapa o te Tūranga – About the Role

Why This Permanent Full Time Role is Unique, you will be based at Te Puia Springs Hospital stepping into a groundbreaking dual-pathway role where traditional Māori healing practices meet modern addiction care. You will be fully supported to develop concurrently as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician and as a Mataora through Mahi a Atua.

Guided by our vision, ‘Te Whakapūmau i te Mana Motuhake o Ngāti Porou mō ngā Uri Whakatipu’, you will deliver mana-enhancing care across rural Tairāwhiti communities.

🔥 What You’ll Do

• Dual Pathway Learning: Complete formal study, Mahi a Atua wānanga, and supervised clinical practice under structured mentorship.
• Whānau Recovery Support: Conduct AOD screening, assessment, risk planning, and co-design recovery plans with tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Mahi a Atua Integration: Learn and apply pūrākau, tikanga, and traditional indigenous methods to heal and empower whānau.
• Community Connection: Work alongside hapū, iwi, primary care, and community partners across rural East Coast networks.

🎯 Ngā Tohu Matauranga – Qualifications

• Educational Foundation: Relevant tertiary qualification (or enrolment/eligibility) in addiction, health, counselling, psychology, or social services.
• Commitment to Growth: Enthusiasm to achieve AOD clinician registration/credentialing and Mataora competence through Mahi a Atua.
• Cultural Grounding: Passion for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and culturally safe engagement with whānau.
• Practical Readiness: Full New Zealand Driver Licence and IT literacy.

Desirable:

🎶 If you can play a Guitar, hold a note or make a cuppa this could be you 🎶

💎 Driven by Our Values

• Porou – Energetic, proud, transforming
• Aroha – Empathetic, generous, thoughtful
• Kanohi Kitea – Approachable, accessible, walking the talk
• Manaaki – Respectful, empowering, mana-enhancing
• Tika / Pono – Honest, accountable, transparent
• Pakari – Fearless, strong, resilient

📩 Me pēhea e tono - How to Apply: 

Take the next step in your career and serve your community with purpose. To apply or learn more, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV to careers@tronp.org.nz outlining your experience and motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, NewZealand and willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting,Children’s Act checks, and other screening as required.

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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