Now Hiring: Addictions/Mental Health Practitioner

NKMP
📍 invercargill city, southland, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Now Hiring: Addictions/Mental Health Practitioner

Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust (NKMP) is seeking an experienced Mental Health/Addictions Practitioner. You will need to hold a professional registration (i.e. DAPAANZ, NZAC, SWRB, Nursing council or be eligible to apply). This is a full‑time position.

The core responsibilities of the role are:

  • Assessment, treatment planning, risk management, and case management
  • Skilled in behavioural change modalities and substance use treatment (specifically methamphetamine)
  • Client education, group facilitation, and programme planning
  • Promoting whanau/caregiver involvement in line with Māori modalities of practice

You will have experience and be confident working with Māori, and have a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, be open to further tikanga Māori learnings, have a positive attitude, be well presented and hold a current full driver’s licens...

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Job Details

  • Location invercargill city, southland
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Physicians & Doctors
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026