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 at the Problem Gambling Foundation:
Full time or four days per week
Help make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders
Mapu Maia Pacific Services Counsellor / Educator - Part-time
One in six people are affected as a result of problem gambling.
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 an information pack please contact Julie Horopapera on (09) 368 1520 or email Julie.horopapera@pgfnz.org.nz
Applications close Friday 29 January 2010.