About the Role

Step into a rare leadership role where kaupapa Māori, clinical excellence, and long‑term recovery come together. This is your opportunity to establish and guide a new residential therapeutic community grounded in mātauranga Māori, trauma‑informed practice, and evidence‑based AOD treatment.

This service is built on frameworks such as Pōwhiri Poutama and Te Whare Tapa Whā, supporting Whaiora to reconnect with identity, heal from trauma, and build sustainable, substance‑free futures. You’ll lead a passionate, multidisciplinary team and shape a service designed to create real, lasting change. This role is based in Kāpiti. 

In this role, you will: