Alcohol And Other Drugs (Aod) Clinician - Waikeria

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this roleKotahi ano te Kaupapa : Ko te oranga o te iwi-

• There is only one purpose to our work : The wellness and wellbeing of people.
• Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whanau.
• Hikitia
• describes a collection of mental health and addictions services in the Waikato region across our three prisons : Waikeria Prison, Tongariro Prison and Springhill Corrections Facility.

Hikitia has been designed to address the over-representation of prisoners with mental health and addictions issues by providing holistic multi-disciplinary services within the prison environment.

The service will also be connected to Te Wai o Pure at Waikeria Prison, a first of its kind facility in Aotearoa, that will serve as the base for a range of mental health and addictions services for Waikeria Prison and the Waikato region.

You will play a vital role in providing comprehensive assessments, interventions, education, and support for people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.As a key member of the Hikitia team, your responsibilities will include assessing co-existing needs from a holistic perspective, contributing mental health and addiction knowledge (CEP), and supporting recovery pathways for individuals on remand and those who are sentenced.

Your role will involve delivering brief AOD screening, motivational conversations, post-withdrawal support, and consult-liaison services to ensure appropriate treatment planning and referrals.This opportunity is well-suited to individuals who can demonstrate behaviours in alignment with Mana Whenua, tikanga, kawa, and Te Ao Maori, seeking guidance to ensure these values are upheld in practice.

You will be instrumental in fostering therapeutic relationships, supporting oranga, and contributing to the development of shared best practice in responding to AOD and CEP needs.Collectively, the team of AOD Clinicians within Hikitia are dedicated to delivering recovery-oriented, culturally grounded care that acknowledges the interconnected challenges of trauma, mental health, substance use, unhealthy relationships, and other socio-economic factors that contribute to offending.

Your professionalism, collaboration with colleagues and partners, and commitment to safe and effective practice will ensure the best possible outcomes for those in our care.If you want to learn more about the Hikitia team, click here :

To be successful you will bring the following :

Proficiency in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga, Te Ao Maori and Matauranga Maori, or a demonstrated commitment to cultural development and active engagement in learning.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored

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