Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support, designed for experienced staff working in mental health and addiction services.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Engage and communicate with people, family, and whānau accessing services, respecting socio-cultural identity, experience, and self-knowledge.

Develop relationships to support and improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health and addiction issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles when providing support.
This programme enables apprentices to develop skills required to work with people and their families in social and community services, supporting autonomy and resilience. The apprenticeship is self-directed and focused on developing critical thinking, reflective practice, and person-centred care. Apprentices learn on the job and are supported through Careerforce’s online learning and Apprenticeship Advisors. The programme awards a nationally-recognised Level 4 certificate and prepares graduates to support people facing mental health and addiction challenges.
What you need to know first
Must be currently employed in a mental health and addiction support service

Mental health
Addiction support
Healthcare services
Social services

Mental Health Support Worker
Addiction Support Worker
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support, designed for experienced staff working in mental health and addiction services.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Engage and communicate with people, family, and whānau accessing services, respecting socio-cultural identity, experience, and self-knowledge.

Develop relationships to support and improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health and addiction issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles when providing support.
This programme enables apprentices to develop skills required to work with people and their families in social and community services, supporting autonomy and resilience. The apprenticeship is self-directed and focused on developing critical thinking, reflective practice, and person-centred care. Apprentices learn on the job and are supported through Careerforce’s online learning and Apprenticeship Advisors. The programme awards a nationally-recognised Level 4 certificate and prepares graduates to support people facing mental health and addiction challenges.
What you need to know first
Must be currently employed in a mental health and addiction support service

Mental health
Addiction support
Healthcare services
Social services

Mental Health Support Worker
Addiction Support Worker
Must have support from employer
Psychiatric Assistant
Peer Support Worker
Navigator
Drug Treatment Support Worker
Addiction Programme Facilitator
Day Programme Facilitator
Caregiver
Residential Support Worker
Must have support from employer
Psychiatric Assistant
Peer Support Worker
Navigator
Drug Treatment Support Worker
Addiction Programme Facilitator
Day Programme Facilitator
Caregiver
Residential Support Worker