Pou Karaka and Pou Moerika (Clinical Lead)

Pou Karaka and Pou Moerika (Clinical Lead)

Alcohol and Other Drug Service – Waikeria Prison Two full-time positions

Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Ko wai mātou / About us:

Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown from the aspirations of Te Arawa to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need.  Two busy AOD teams inside of Waikeria Prison, deliver a range of activities including assessments and group programmes.   

Whakatakanga / Mission:

Kia whai, kia tipu, kia manaaki ora e

To seek, to grow, and to nurture wellbeing

Kō wai koe / About you:

You will be an experienced leader who is also a qualified and registered Health Professional.  Having the right disposition to work in a highly challenging environment is critical.  Being mature and level headed are just two of the key qualities we are looking for. 

Ngā pūkenga ka whai koe/ Skills you will have:

• A relevant qualification and registration that meets the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act


• A minimum of five years working in the mental health/addictions field


• Demonstrable leadership experience


• Confidence using mātauranga Māori in programme delivery.


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Ngā hua o tenei mahi / What we offer:

• A competitive and negotiable


• Location allowance for eligible staff


• Annual wellness


• Regular


• Professional development and training


• A positive and supportive team and organisation

Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Please note that employment will be contingent on the prison approving your security clearance.  Your criminal background will be reviewed as part of the vetting process, including drug testing.

For the job descriptions (JD), copy and paste below relevant JD link to web browser. If you have any queries, please email [email protected]

Pou Karaka (Clinical Lead) job description 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eG4k152HjOO-3r5ESjAy1y6rTTBS-Mrb/view?usp=sharing

Pou Moerika (Clinical Lead) job description 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B39C5-GmzneQzKb9OgRWy6x2Z-KvcrRP/view?usp=sharing