Vacancies
National Communications Manager - Australian Drug Foundation
Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for the development and implementation of the ADF's communication and marketing strategies to strengthen our brands, raise our profile, enhance the impact of our advocacy work and promote our policies, programs and services.
The successful candidate will ideally have proven strategic management and leadership skills, strong media expertise with appropriate media relationships and extensive experience in brand management.
Closing date: 20 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Sally Schultz
Position: -
ph:
Email: sally.schultz@adf.org.au
Website: http://www.adf.org.au
National Community Development Manager - Australian Drug Foundation
Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for providing access to an integrated range of drug and alcohol prevention strategies to the community. This includes the implementation and ongoing development of the Good Sports program and programs in the areas of Sport, Rural Communities, Mental Health, Licensed Venues and other community settings.
The successful candidate will ideally have proven strategic management and leadership skills, a commitment to helping communities achieve their goals and experience in the health sector or similar field.
Closing date: 20 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Sally Schultz
Position: -
ph:
Email: sally.schultz@adf.org.au
Website: http://www.adf.org.au
Senior/Policy Analyst
Do you have the courage to champion complex ideas about critical health and social issues in a sensitive policy environment?
Here’s a chance for you to use your exceptional policy and analytical skills to effect change on alcohol and other drug issues.
You will have solid policy development experience, excellent writing skills, and a proven ability to build effective relationships. You can think innovatively about ways to analyse, communicate and advocate within a resource-limited organisation. You will be sensitive to the serious harms alcohol and other drugs cause individuals, families and communities, and have a commitment to excellence.
This role is ideal for an analyst at an intermediate level wanting to extend their skills. Success in this role is critical to the Drug Foundation’s reputation as a credible and rigorous policy organisation.
This is a full time position based in Wellington.
Applicants for this position can obtain an information pack from our website or from us (phone 04 801 6303 or email admin@drugfoundation.org.nz).
Closing date: 24 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Ross Bell
Position: Executive Director
ph: 04 801 6303
Email: admin@drugfoundation.org.nz
Website: http://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/work-for-us
Multi-Systemic Alcohol and Other Drug Therapist
This service is a specialised and intensive model of working with ‘at risk’ young people and their families/whanau in the home, school and community. We are looking for a creative, highly motivated and flexible therapist/whanau worker to enjoy our exciting team. Practical experience engaging with families is essential and experience in cognitive behavioural therapy, structural family therapy and behaviourally based therapy is preferred. Experience implementing MST and/or alcohol and drug services would be an advantage.
Applicants should be hardy, happy and have good common sense. Information on providing the MST treatment model can be found on www.mstnz.co.nz
Applicants will also need to be self managing, culturally responsive, computer literate, competent in report writing and the ability to work a flexible schedule and ‘on call’ rotation as this is a 24/7 service.
Relevant tertiary clinical qualification, experience in the mental health/social work field and a desire to be part this innovative and exciting service, is essential.
Closing date: 10 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Lynsay Gallacher
Position: Administrator
ph: 04 380 2293
Email: lgallacher@richmond.org.nz
Website: http://www.richmondnz.org
Community Action on Youth and Drugs - Facilitator
Manakau City Council's dynamic and specialised Youth and Children’s Service is seeking someone who has a passion for community action to work with the Wiri/Ratavine and Randwick communities to address alcohol and drug related issues amongst young people.
They require someone who is self-motivated, has proven communication, facilitation and project management skills with relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in community and youth development.
This is an 18 month fixed term contract. A secondment will be considered.
Vacancy Number: SK4291
Closing date: 28 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Raewyn Cook
Position: Manager of Youth and Children's Services
ph:
Email: raewyn.cook@manukau.govt.nz
Website: http://www.manakau.govt.nz
Chief Executive Officer - Te Hotu Manawa Maori
Based in Auckland, Te Hotu Manawa Maori is a national NGO committed to improving Maori heart health working in the areas of Kai Totika me Whakapakari Tinana (Nutrition and Physical Activity), Auahi Kore (Smokefree) and Aukati Kaipaipa (Smoking Cessation).
This role is responsible for working with the Board to determine the successful management and direction of the overall business.
To be successful in this role you will need to have proven experience in the following:
Excellent general management skills with experience in strategic planning, financial and staff management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to the philosophy, values and mission of Te Hotu Manawa Maori
Operates well within a Kaupapa Maori environment
Applications, in the form of a current Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter, should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Te Hotu Manawa Maori
Suite 200
2a Byron Ave
Takapuna
Auckland 0645
Closing date: 29 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: -
Position: -
ph: 09 638 5800
Email: poari@thmm.co.nz
Website: http://www.tehotumanawa.org.nz
Clinical Psychologist - Tamaki Oranga Recovery Centre
Work one-on-one with clients in a private, peaceful setting! Tamaki Oranga is a 20-bed minimally secure inpatient unit with a strong recovery focus.
Clients at Tamaki Oranga primarily have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or an affective disorder, often complicated by drug or alcohol abuse. The position is ideal for a psychologist interested in extending their experience and clinical practice with mental health consumers who have this complex mix of ongoing illness alongside alcohol and drug dependency issues.
Applicants will be working alongside a small multi disciplinary team, committed to providing excellent rehabilitative care using the recovery approach, and strengths model. Ideally, you will enjoy a challenging environment where you feel you can make a difference. The role is stimulating and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further in this environment. Currently Tamaki Oranga is undergoing an enormous change, moving from an extended-care unit to an intensive recovery focussed unit. As the clinical psychologist at Tamaki Oranga you will be expected to be actively involved in promoting and enabling this change.
CMDHB has a commitment to the promotion of further education and competencies within the role.
Essential
- Registered Psychologist in New Zealand for Clinical Scope of Practice (or eligibility for registration)
Closing date: 10 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Natasha Peters
Position: Recruitment Centre
ph: 09 276 0044 ext 8784
Email:
Website: http://www.leadingmentalhealth.co.nz
Registered Nurse - Odyssey House Trust
Are you a registered nurse who is interested in making a healthy difference for individuals and families affected by alcohol or and/ or substance abuse?
You’ll be a person who actively enjoys being with people; someone who can contribute to a positive environment for clients, their families and staff; someone who is unafraid of challenges, and who can recognise potential where it might be easier to see a problem.
This vacancy has arisen in Odyssey House Trusts Residential Programme where you will join a dedicated team offering care to Adults withdrawing from alcohol and/or other drugs.
Closing date: 15 October 2008
Contact Details
Contact name: Margaret
Position: -
ph: 03 638 4957
Email: margaretr@odyssey.org.nz
Website: http://www.odyssey.org.nz
