Kaitūruki AOD Practitioner and Facilitator.
Based in beautiful Whanganui Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation who offers a range of health and wellbeing services for whānau in the Whanganui region and surrounding districts. Waiora Hinengaro provide mental health & addiction services to support tāngata whai ora in their journey back to health and wellbeing, which is also underpinned in the belief that people can find their own strengths to live the life the way they want, utilising whānau as key contributors. Waiora Hiinngaro have a number of support services that support a full spectrum of tāngata whai ora such as:
- Rangatahi / Tamariki
- Te Whare Mahana
- Whakahaumanu Mana Tane (Prison)
About the role: Join Te Oranganui in delivering culturally led, clinically informed AOD interventions that reduce harm and support tāne in custody on their recovery journey. This role focuses on empowering individuals to build resilience, minimise substance-related risks, and embrace healthier, more constructive lives.You’ll provide one-to-one counselling, facilitate group programmes, and integrate tikanga Māori and recovery principles into every aspect of practice. Working closely with Corrections and community partners, you’ll help tāne strengthen wellbeing, reduce reoffending risk, and achieve positive change. We offer a warm whānau focused work environment with a wide variety of benefits, such as:
- Kaupapa Māori organisation
- Regular Kapa haka and waiata
- All staff Karakia & Mihi every morning
- SuperLife Funeral Insurance
- EAP & Supervision
- Workplace wellness programme
- Whānau events and activities
- Diverse work environment
- Workplace development
