Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS Central

Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS Central

Alcohol and Drug Clinician - CADS Central - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata

• Full-time role
• Alcohol and Drug Clinician
• Access to specialist AOD Training available
• Co-located with cultural teams
• Based in Kingsland

About us

CADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in New Zealand working with over 15000 people each year. CADS provides free community and inpatient AOD treatment from a number of locations across Auckland. CADS is committed to empowering the community to reduce harm with substances and to promote recovery and wellbeing. CADS has been working in the community for over 20 years.

About you

You will be an experienced professional (qualification in applied AOD studies, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields) registered with DAPAANZ or equivalent professional body who is seeking an opportunity to work in a cohesive well supported team and further develop your AOD expertise. You will have relevant tertiary qualifications, excellent communication, assessment, treatment and referral skills, experience and expertise in working with clients and a clear problem solving approach. Group work experience highly regarded

A sense of social justice and enjoying working with people in all their complexity is required. You will have a non-judgmental attitude, excellent engagement and communication skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a team.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to truly make a significant difference in peoples lives. We will provide you with the support to master the detail of the position and gain confidence in the role while you develop your career in the addictions recovery Sector. We provide continual training opportunities to further extend your knowledge and ability

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Preferred

Our Values

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values everyone matters, with compassion, connected and better, best, brilliant. We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.

How to Apply

For more information about the role please phone Glenda Jensen, Clinical Team Leader, on

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Please apply for these roles by visiting our website at Health NZ careers, quoting reference number WDHB19400

Job Number : WDHB19400

Closing Date : 24 October 2025

Job details

Job Reference : WDHB19400

Location : North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

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