AOD Recovery Practitioner

• Full Time
• Application Closes 18 Jan 2026
• Manawatu - Palmerston North
• Healthcare Practitioner or Technical Worker

What we offer you: We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.

When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from: 

• Competitive Remuneration
• Full-time Fixed term:  80 hours per fortnight until July 2026
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services, additional MASH day and long service leave starting from 5 years.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced registered health professional to join our Palmerston North Team as a AOD Recovery Practitioner working in a full-time fixed term role until July 2026. The days of work are between Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm. 

Skills and experience:

• Hold a registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act or have a recognised qualification with a current registration and annual practising certificate. (Social Work - Dapaanz - Psychology)
• Working towards a relevant degree and obtaining DAPAANZ Registration Follow the principals of Enabling Good Lives and Whanau Ora.
• Be culturally responsive, and honour Te Tiriti principals of Rangatiratanga.
• Have a good sense of humour.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and deliver tailored therapeutic interventions
• Experience working in the mental health and addictions sector or a relatable field with an understanding of professional boundaries and practice ethics.
• Understanding of group dynamics and be confident and have experience in group facilitation ability to facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Have a thorough understanding and ability to apply motivational interviewing techniques and various counselling modalities.   

Ready to Apply?

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate. 

Apply now!

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.