Description
AOD Clinical Supervisor - Te Atea Marino
Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week)
Monday to Friday
Based in West and Central Auckland
About Us
Te Atea Marino is a regional Māori addiction service operating under the umbrella of Whitiki Maurea, the Waitemata District Health Board's Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Group. We are dedicated to reducing the burden of addiction and addiction-related harm on the Māori people of Tamaki Makaurau, serving from Tehana to Mercer. Our approach integrates Mātauranga Māori with evidence-based clinical interventions, providing high-quality support to individuals affected by alcohol, drugs, and other addiction challenges.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and focused individual to join our senior team as a Clinical Supervisor. In this role, you will work across two regional sites in Central and West Auckland. Your primary responsibility will be to lead a culturally responsive service that supports Māori individuals facing addiction-related challenges.
As Clinical Supervisor, you will have clinical depth and proven experience in counseling, particularly in the alcohol and drug field. You will be responsible for teaching, coaching, and supporting our staff, ensuring that clinical practice aligns with our Tikanga Māori approach. Your excellent interpersonal skills will help you develop strong working relationships with senior staff, community stakeholders, and local District Mental Health teams.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a health-related tertiary qualification and current registration with your professional body. Additionally, you should possess a relevant supervision qualification and be registered as such, or be a DAPAANZ accredited supervisor.
Key qualifications and skills include:
- A strong background in counseling, particularly in addiction services
- Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to set high standards for staff performance
- Strong report writing and documentation skills with attention to detail
- Effective time management skills
- Conflict management and negotiation abilities
- A positive and motivating leadership style
Benefits
In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working hours (8am-4:30pm)
- The opportunity to lead a dynamic team of practitioners who share your passion
- Professional development to enhance your leadership, clinical, and cultural skills
- A healthy, smoke-free workplace with individualized cultural support
- Professional challenges and varied work opportunities, along with ongoing senior leadership support
- 20 days of annual leave, 10 days of sick leave, and 5 days of study leave per annum (negotiable)
If you are motivated to make a difference in the lives of Māori individuals and are looking to deepen your leadership and clinical skills, we encourage you to apply for this vital role.
For a copy of the position description or more information about the position, please contact Willise Ruha, Service Team Lead, at 02178676. For inquiries regarding our recruitment process, please reach out to Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant, via email.
Position number: WDHB19381
Closing date: 9 July 2025
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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