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Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician - Waikeria Prison

Posted by New Zealand Government • June 09, 2026

📍 Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand
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* Create positive change and support recovery for people and communities
* Put your AOD skills into action where they matter most
* Help build safer communities through meaningful, purpose‑driven mahi

Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician to join our Hikitia team in the Waikato Region, based at Waikeria Prison. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on individuals, whānau, and the wider community by supporting people at a pivotal point in their lives.
In this role, you'll provide comprehensive AOD assessments, brief interventions, education, and ongoing support for people experiencing substance-related challenges. Working with people on remand and those who are sentenced, you'll help identify co-existing mental health, wellbeing, and social needs through a holistic, recovery-focused lens. Your contribution will directly support safer communities by helping people buil...

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