A career at the Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation with a charitable status dedicated to eliminating harm caused by gambling.

The people who work with the Problem Gambling Foundation are passionate about what they do and are dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Current vacancies

Mapu Maia Service
Pacific Counsellor / Educator - Part Time

Mapu Maia is the Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand and we aim to empower communities to take positive action on a social issue.

The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand is the largest problem gambling service provider in New Zealand.  Mapu Maia provides a cultural and clinical service to Pacific families in the Auckland region.  We have a dynamic Pacific team that is committed to family, spiritual, cultural, physical and mental dimensions of Pacific care. 

We are looking for a dedicated person who has counselling qualifications and is also able to provide health promotion education to the Pacific community.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required and a good level of computer literacy. We need someone with the ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to our team.

Experience in working with Pacific communities is vital for this role and fluency in a Pacific Island language is required.

This role is for 20 hours per week and is based in Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland.

The position requires a tertiary level qualification in counselling or social work.

If you are a passionate clinician who wants to make a difference by minimising the harm associated with problem gambling in our communities we want to hear from you.

For a full job description please contact Sharree Love on (09) 3681520 or email sharree.love@pgfnz.org.nz

Applications close on Wednesday 29th February 2012