• Flexible hours and working conditions
• Five weeks annual leave and birthday leave
• Medical insurance
• Career development and training opportunities
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pou Āwhina Practitioner in the mental health and addiction field to join our PGF Services team in Hamilton.
About us
PGF Services is a national gambling harm support service in Aotearoa. We provide free, professional, and confidential counselling to anyone impacted by gambling harm and integrate this with a strong health promotion programme in communities.
Starting from a small telephone counselling service over 25 years ago, the organisation has evolved into a national provider, with a fully integrated Hua Oranga Māori model of care and a public health programme that works alongside counsellors. We are culturally diverse and support autonomous Pacific and Asian services delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate gambling counselling and public health support.
PGF Services is committed to preventing and reducing gambling harm for all tāngata in Aotearoa with integrity, mana and innovative solutions.
Kia Mana Te Kupu, Kia Mana Te Tāngata, Kia Mana Te Mokopuna
We stand true to our word, we stand true to our people, we stand true to our legacy.
Job Description
About the role
This is a chance to work for an organisation that values diversity, cares about the wellbeing of all its staff and leads a dedicated and passionate team. This Pou Āwhina practitioner role is based in Hamilton and involves some travel to regional clinics. You will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical care and case management to individuals, whānau/families and affected others experiencing gambling harm and other co-existing conditions such as mental health, drug and alcohol use and wellbeing. The role offers lots of variety, from providing whānau support services, to raising awareness of gambling harm through education and community engagement in the Waikato region. This role will involve after hour appointments to meet the needs of our Tāngata Whaiora. Your experience as an addictions practitioner, social worker or mental health worker will be beneficial, however we don’t require you to have experience working with gambling harm treatment.
A qualification in a relevant field such as social work, mental health, counselling and/or addiction
A membership to a governing body such as NZ Psychological Society, Social Work Registration Board, NZ Council of Nursing, Dapaanz, or NZAC
Experience in case management and be able to work with a high degree of autonomy
The ability to work cross-culturally and engage with diverse communities
Effective and respectful communication skills
A strong work ethic and high standards of record keeping
Competence in data entry and Microsoft 365 programmes (desirable)
A full and clean driver’s licence
What we Offer
Flexible working environment
Five weeks annual leave
Medical insurance
One day of Birthday leave
KiwiSaver
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Latest smartphone and laptop
Phone plan
Regular kaupapa Māori supervision
Career development and training opportunities
Fortnightly external supervision
Use of company vehicle for work purposes
We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you want to make a difference by working to reduce gambling harm and achieve healthy communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5.00 pm on 17 May 2024 unless filled prior.
For any recruitment queries, please contact Sasha John at HR@pgf.nz
Please note: To apply for this role you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
