Together, we are the addiction workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand
We make a positive difference for whānau and communities everyday.
Established in 2002, dapaanz represents the professional interests of the addiction workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. We exist to support our members.
We foster ethical practice, manage practitioner endorsement and registration, and ensure professional development.
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Earn-as-you-learn addiction practice internships: Applications open
Dapaanz is accepting applications for the 2027 Earn-as-you-learn internship programme. For the 2027 internships, applications are invited from students preparing to enter the final year of study, leading to provisional registration with dapaanz, and who are based in the following [...]
Earn-as-you-learn addiction practice internships: Applications closed
The first round of applications for the Earn-as-you-learn internship programme has now closed. Locations Internships for the first round were available in: Northland - Kaitaia and Kaikohe Tairāwhiti, Rotorua, Southern Waikato Hawke’s Bay Invercargill [...]
Ka mua, ka muri: A conversation with Jenny Wolf
Jenny Wolf began her career as a mental health social worker. She has since worked in a variety of roles, including Regional Manager CADS Auckland, Senior Advisor Addiction Treatment at the Ministry of Health, and General Manager Bay of [...]
Ka mua, ka muri: A conversation with Takurua Tawera
Takurua Tawera (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa and Tūhourangi) has worked in the addiction sector for 38 years. A dapaanz member since its establishment in 2002, Takurua is a dapaanz registered practitioner and accredited clincial supervisor. He has been the [...]