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REGISTERED ALCOHOL & DRUG PRACTITIONER

POU MANAAKI

 Full-time – Permanent

 Tena koe!  Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Our community AOD service is looking for a registered AOD Practitioner to work with adults experiencing challenges relating to their use of alcohol and/or other substances.

We are pushing ourselves to be more innovative in our work.  If you come with an ability to be flexible in your practice and the spaces you may work, then this position could be for you.  We are especially keen to hear from applicants experienced in group facilitation.

As a Māori organization, we aspire to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need.  We believe our kaupapa approach is suitable for all people therefore welcome applications from anyone with the necessary skills and attributes to deliver effectively.

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application.

To complete your application please forward:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application Form

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Applications close 4pm, Friday 15^th October 2021

REGISTERED NURSE – MANAGED WITHDRAWAL SERVICE

POU MANAAKI

Full-time – Permanent

Tena koe!  Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Our community AOD service is looking for a Registered Nurse with a sense of adventure to join our team.  Delivering across the Lakes DHB region (Taupo, Turangi, Mangakino) you are a sole practitioner with amazing networking ability and solid clinical credibility in addictions.

Right now, there is lots of development to do as we get the service better established.  Thereafter the role will offer varied work including specialist liaison, care co-ordination, advice and direct care and follow up.

As a Māori organization, we aspire to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need.  We believe our kaupapa approach is suitable for all people therefore welcome applications from anyone with the necessary skills and attributes to deliver effectively.

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application.

To complete your application please forward:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application Form

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

We are looking for an experienced social worker to provide a comprehensive Social work through home visiting service that focuses on improving child health, whanau health, social and educational outcomes for children and whanau with higher needs. This role is based within a well-supported Kaupapa Māori organisation that values and promotes Māori Models of care. We will consider lesser hours in this role.

This is great opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and insights to support the wellbeing of whanau across the Rotorua area by being part of the well-established and supported Tipu Ora – Manaaki Ora services. Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.

You will bring the following attributes:

• Qualified Social Worker, ideally with registration or working towards
• Demonstrated competencies in social work and ability to use a range of evidence based practices and assessment tools when working with children and their whānau.
• Effective, appropriate written and oral communication
• Knowledge and understanding of the determinants of health inequities and its impact on pēpī/Tamariki and their whānau.
• Understanding of whānau, hapū, iwi and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for Maori health and

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application and/or any inquiries. To complete your application please forward:

• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010.

Youth Worker – Kaitaiohi
Taiohi Community Alcohol & Drug Service
Full-time – Permanent (1.0 FTE)

Tena koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Are you interested in using kaupapa Maori approaches to support taiohi wellbeing? Whether its engaging with young people in kura, other educational settings or the broader community, this is a role that is about making a positive difference.

As a member of a small team of Youth AOD Practitioners, the Kaitaiohi will support delivery of a range of interventions for taiohi aged 12 – 24 years.

Fluency in te reo Maori with ability to be creative in groups or 1:1 is an advantage.

The work is hugely rewarding with opportunity for training and attainment of higher-level qualifications.

Registered AOD Practitioner – Pou Manaaki

Full-time – Permanent (1.0 FTE)

Tena koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Are you interested in using kaupapa Maori approaches to support youth wellbeing? Whether its engaging with young people in kura, other educational settings or the broader community, this is a role that is about making a positive difference.

If you are a qualified health professional (Alcohol & Drug Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology) with experience in kaupapa delivery then we want to hear from you.

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application.

To complete your application please forward:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application Form

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Full-time – Permanent Staff x2

Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown from the aspirations of Te Arawa to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need. We are a leading service provider utilising kaupapa Māori approaches for the well-being of all people.

We have an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered AOD Practitioners to work within our Drug Treatment Program operating out of Tongariro Prison. Our successful program at Waikeria Prison is already making a real difference for the men who participate, while Tongariro is a newly established service with program commencing end of September 2021.

As a practitioner in the service, you will be confident in the delivery of AOD group work as well as 1:1 interventions. You will be comfortable delivering programs using mātauranga Māori and the men will recognise your genuine passion to support them to realize their potential.

Applications from students in their final year of counselling-related study (e.g. Te Taketake) or who will embark on a program of study in 2022 will also be considered provided you meet other position requirements.

For a job description and application form please email vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz

Full-time – Permanent Staff x2

Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown from the aspirations of Te Arawa to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need. We are a leading service provider utilising kaupapa Māori approaches for the well-being of all people.

We have an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered AOD Practitioners to work within our successful Drug Treatment Program operating out of Waikeria Prison, making a real difference for the men who participate.

As a practitioner in the service, you will be confident in the delivery of AOD group work as well as 1:1 interventions.  You will be comfortable delivering programs using mātauranga Māori and the men will recognise your genuine passion to support them to realize their potential.

Applications from students in their final year of counselling-related study (e.g. Te Taketake) or who will embark on a program of study in 2022 will also be considered provided you meet other position requirements.

For a job description and application form please email vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz