Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have

• Personal Experience with Mental Health and or Addiction challenges is essential.
• Lived Experience of Addictions including having completed a rehabilitation programme and be abstinent from substance misuse.
• An established Recovery Plan, with ongoing wellbeing strategies.
• A minimum of two (2) years in recovery.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support is desirable.
• Current Peer Support training, up to date Wrap Plan or ability to obtain (training provided).
• DAPAANZ registered or in a position to work towards.
• Knowledge of and demonstrate an understanding of recovery approach in AOD Services in line with Service User, Consumer and Peer Workforce document Te Pou (2014).
• Experience or ability to demonstrate an understanding of whānau goals and recovery outcomes.
• An understanding of Whānau Ora outcomes.
• An understanding of Māori models of health and the application of the Treaty of Waitangi in practice.
• The ability to demonstrate practical understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing Māori communities.
• Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable).
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

He aha tā mātou | What we offer

• Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
• A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
• Four Wellbeing Leave days annually 
• Professional Development
• A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
• A fantastic location to work and live
• A competitive remuneration package.

We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Māori (Māori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whānau (families).

We follow a proven Māori model of care that puts whānau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.

For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz

Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.