Skip to content We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Maori (Maori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whanau (families).We follow a proven Maori model of care that puts whanau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.Our services include two GP practices across two locations in New Plymouth and Whaitara, a community nursing team made up of long-term health, diabetes, cancer, child and respiratory specialists, mental health and addiction services, social service navigator support, alcohol and drug recovery, and youth services to help whanau address life issues that may impact their overall health and wellbeing.Our mahi (work) is challenging, fulfilling and can be life changing.As an organisation, we want our kaimahi (employees) to be at their best. This means we look after you and put your health and wellbeing first. If you're keen to work in a fun working environment where your professional growth and development means you are supported to be the best you can be, Tui Ora is the place for you.Taranaki - like no otherThe Taranaki region has so much to offer as a place to live with epic mountain trails, miles of coastline and world class surf breaks, vibrant urban centres, a multitude of gardens and parks, and a major events calendar that includes Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga (2025), WOMAD, the Festival of Lights and the Taranaki Arts Festival.The majestic sight of our maunga Taranaki (Mt Taranaki) provides a breath-taking backdrop to each day, while the opportunities for weekend adventures or a relaxing time-out are endless. A thriving café culture, top quality restaurants, theatres and concerts, art galleries and museums, mountain-bike park, fishing, sailing, walking – you are never short of options in Taranaki.Find out more about what it is like to live and work in this amazing region here. Or use https://www.taranaki.co.nz/He aha ta matou | What we offerTe Reo Maori (Maori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)Four Wellbeing Leave days annually Professional DevelopmentA professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whanau environmentA fantastic location to work and liveA competitive remuneration package.Mo te turanga | About the roleTe Piringa Wara Petipeti is the name of our Gambling Harm Maori Specific Clinical Intervention Service. This service has been co-designed with whanau. As a Counsellor addressing harm from gambling you will provide therapeutic interventions to individuals, whanau members in 1-1 and group setting. You will work with a team of kaimahi who bring Maori Cultural Speciality (Matanga), Kaihapai (Social Support) and Lived Experience. You will work across our Alcohol and Addiction team. This is a community-based service that supports recovery and wellness as described by whanau and may be delievered in a variety of community settingsKia ekena a angitu | To promote success in this role, you will haveA relevant Tertiary Qualification inclusive of Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Counsellor with endorsement to the relevant professional body and or Registration with your professional body and/or DAPAANZ.Have a qualification in a talking therapy /counselling modality.Have proven counselling / therapeutic intervention knowledge skills and application. Commitment to on-going training.Experience or can demonstrate an understanding of Gambling Harm best practice interventions. Experience with working in the Gambling Harm and Alcohol and other Addictions arena.Have a sound understanding of your professional scope of practice and able to work within these parameters.Knowledge of applicable regulations governing clinical practice/legislative compliance.Has a working knowledge of Microsoft products/applications.A working knowledge of a Client Management System is preferred.Understanding of Maori models of health and the application of the Treaty of Waitangi in practice. Experience in applying tikanga Maori as it applies in the role (desirable)A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.This is a real opportunity for you to action meaningful change for your clients/patients and the communities you are working with. You can and will make a difference, helping people to live more powerful and fulfilling lives by putting Hauora (wellbeing) at the centre.You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whanau/family, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Maori journey.Join us and explore what is possible.Me pehea te tono | How to applyPlease apply online via this link https://www.tuiora.co.nz/careers/.Complete the online application and upload a Cover Letter and CV. You may also view a position description at this site.Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
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