Coordinate comprehensive case management to support adult addiction recovery in South Canterbury

Case Manager- Adult Addictions Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Kensington Centre, Timaru

Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Make a Difference in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Mental Health & Addiction Service as an AOD Case Manager.

Working within the Adult Addictions Service, you will provide case management and recovery-focused support to a caseload of whaiora experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges. You will work alongside people to identify goals, build on strengths, and support positive outcomes across areas such as health, housing, education, employment, social connection, and independent living.

A key part of this role involves triaging incoming referrals, undertaking assessments, developing recovery and wellness plans, completing risk assessments, and coordinating care in partnership with whaiora, whānau, and other health professionals. You'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and community providers to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working within a supportive service that is committed to person-centred and recovery-focused care.

About the Team / Service / Location

The South Canterbury Alcohol and Other Drug Service is part of the wider Mental Health & Addiction Service and provides assessment, treatment, support, education, and advocacy for people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues. The service takes a recovery-focused approach, working collaboratively with individuals, whānau, and community supports to reduce harm and improve wellbeing.

Based at the Kensington Centre in Timaru, you'll enjoy all that South Canterbury has to offer. With affordable living, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, cycling, and hiking, the region offers an exceptional lifestyle and genuine work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a registered health professional and bring experience working within mental health, addiction, or related community services.

You will also have:

  • Registration as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, DAPAANZ practitioner, or Enrolled Nurse with a current practising certificate or registration
  • Experience or a strong interest in mental health and addiction services
  • Experience delivering evidence-based practice
  • Strong assessment, risk management, and case management skills
  • The ability to triage referrals and respond effectively to new presentations
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A commitment to recovery-focused and strengths-based practice
  • The ability to work collaboratively with whaiora, whānau, colleagues, and community agencies
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

Desirable

  • Postgraduate study in mental health, addiction, or a related field
  • Experience working in Alcohol and Other Drug services
  • Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
  • Additional training in mental health and addiction assessment and treatment

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health New Zealand Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.

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