Careers with PGF Group

Join our team

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.

Our Values

People-centred: Everything we do is designed to support individuals, whānau and community wellbeing.
Social Justice: Our work promotes equity and equality.
Courageous: We speak up in support of policies and programmes that minimise harm and support the vulnerable.
Innovative: We look for smart ways to work to improve access and achieve better outcomes.
Treaty of Waitangi: Improved outcomes for Māori are a priority and we work in a way that recognises the Treaty principles of protection, partnership and participation.
Professional: We aim to be recognised for best practice in service, public health and advocacy.

Current vacancies

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.

Gambling Harm Counsellor (Mid-Central Region)

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others and minimising harm from gambling?
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:

Completed qualification in a relevant field such as social work, counselling and/or addiction
Membership to an appropriate governing body
Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously
Ability to work cross-culturally and engage with diverse communities
Effective and respectful communication skills
Strong work ethic and high standards of record keeping
Skills to build professional relationships with community organisations
Competence in data entry and Microsoft 365 programmes desirable
Full and clean driver’s licence

What we offer:

Flexible working environment
Five weeks annual leave
Ten days sick leave
Medical insurance
KiwiSaver
Competitive salary based on skills and experience
Latest smartphone and laptop
Career development and training opportunities
Fortnightly external supervision
Use of company vehicle

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 17 May 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