At PGF Group, we provide free, professional and confidential counselling and support services throughout New Zealand for anyone impacted by gambling. We also have dedicated health promotion teams who work in the community to raise awareness of gambling harm through advocacy work, education and training.
We welcome applications from like-minded individuals who are keen to make a difference and help individuals, families and communities be free from gambling harm.
Our mission at PGF Group is Enhancing the mana of individuals, families and communities: to be free from gambling harm. We are looking for a passionate and experienced policy and public health professional to join our team.
Harmful gambling is a significant social issue in New Zealand and at PGF Group we work with communities, district and city councils, gambling providers and policy makers to support the change necessary to reduce gambling harm. Our work incorporates a holistic approach to minimising the harm caused by gambling.
We are looking for a manager with community development, policy and public health experience. You will have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and you will enjoy and be good at, working cross-culturally.
A background in alcohol policy and experience in submission writing would be an advantage. The position requires a tertiary level qualification in health promotion and/or public health.
This is an exciting and challenging position offering both personal development and an opportunity to work with a team committed to making a real difference in communities. If you are passionate about community development and want to make a difference by minimising the harm associated with problem gambling in our communities, we want to hear from you!
You can download the full job description here.
Please send your application and CV or any questions to:
Aung Ko Maung
Email: Aung.maung@pgf.nz
Phone: 09 368 1520
Applications close on Monday 12 April 2021 at 5pm.
The Problem Gambling Foundation is now trading as PGF Group, the overarching brand for PGF Services (counselling and health promotion), Asian Family Services and Mapu Maia (Pasifika Services).
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others?
Do you want to make a positive impact for tāngata whaiora and whānau?
Are you experienced in mental health and addictions?
Then this will be the opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Counsellor in the mental health and addiction field to join our PGF Services team in Auckland.
About us:
At PGF Services, we have a dynamic team environment that incorporates a holistic approach to minimising the harm caused by gambling. The organisation is funded to work with individuals, whānau, groups, and the community. We have the flexibility to support any counselling modality that promotes client engagement and motivation.
About the role:
The successful candidate will provide whānau support services for those already experiencing harm from the impacts of gambling and other co-existing issues, along with providing education and engagement in the region to raise awareness of gambling harm.
About you:
What we offer:
We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you want to make a difference by working to reduce gambling harm and achieve healthy communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5.00pm on 30 April 2021 unless filled prior.
You can download the full job description here.
Please send your application and CV or any questions to:
Aung Ko Maung
Email: Aung.Maung@pgf.nz
Phone: 09 368 1520
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others?
Do you want to make a positive impact for tāngata whaiora and whānau?
Are you experienced in mental health and addictions?
Then this will be the opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Counsellor to join our PGF Services team in the Mid-Central Region.
About us:
At PGF Services, we have a dynamic team environment that incorporates a holistic approach to minimising the harm caused by gambling. The organisation is funded to work with individuals, whānau, groups, and the community. We have the flexibility to support any counselling modality that promotes client engagement and motivation.
About the role:
The successful candidate will provide whānau support services for those already experiencing harm from the impacts of gambling and other co-existing issues, along with providing education and engagement in the region to raise awareness of gambling harm.
About you:
What we offer:
We are committed to delivering a mana enhancing service and the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is important to us. We value the connections you have with your community and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you want to make a difference by working to reduce gambling harm and achieve healthy communities, then we want to hear from you. Applications will close at 5.00pm on 30 April 2021.
Click here to download a copy of the job description.
Please send your application and CV or any questions to:
Aung Ko Maung
Email: Aung.Maung@pgf.nz
Phone: 09 368 1520
