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Mental Health Clinician WairoaPermanent, Full-Time 80 Hours per fortnight (1FTE)An opportunity to work in a dynamic, communityfocused environment where your skills truly matter.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleJoin our Child, Adolescent & Family Service (CAFS) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and their wh&#257nau. Whether you are a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, this role offers the opportunity to provide highquality mental health assessment, intervention and recoveryfocused support within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.Every day brings variety from completing comprehensive assessments and developing therapeutic plans, to supporting wh&#257nau, facilitating interventions, and working alongside other skilled clinicians to ensure seamless, culturally responsive care. Youll contribute to safe, strengthsbased practice and work with increasing levels of autonomy as you develop deep expertise in child and adolescent mental health.This is a role where your professional skills, cultural awareness and passion for working with young people will have a real and lasting impact.Please click below to view the position descriptionSocial Worker position profile click hereRegistered Nurse position profile click hereOccupational Therapist position profile click hereAbout the Team/Service/ LocationCAFS sits within our Mental Health & Addictions service at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a M&#257ui Hawkes Bay. Our team is multidisciplinary, skilled and deeply committed to supporting wellbeing for children, adolescents and their wh&#257nau.In Wairoa you will work alongside our visiting clinic team which includes occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals. The team is collaborative, supportive and driven by shared purpose delivering equitable, personcentred care grounded in partnership and whanaungatanga.Although the role is primarily based in Wairoa, to support the local rural community, we can offer flexibility in working between Napier.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HEREAbout youYou are a compassionate, culturally responsive clinician who enjoys working with young people and their wh&#257nau. You thrive in a team environment and bring strong communication, assessment and therapeutic skills.You will have (depending on professional pathway):Registered NurseCurrent Nursing Council of NZ Registration and APCChild & adolescent mental health experience (ideally 3+ years)Postgraduate mental health qualification (or working towards)Strong assessment, caseload management and therapeutic intervention skillsSocial WorkerBachelors degree in Social Work or higher, recognised by SWRBNZ Registration with current APCSignificant mental health and addiction experience (ideally 3+ years)Strong capability in crisis assessment, treatment planning and wh&#257naucentred supportOccupational TherapistBachelors degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by OTNZWNANZ Registration with current APCMental health experience (ideally 3+ years)Skilled in functional assessment, therapeutic interventions and goalbased recovery planningFor all three roles, you will bring:Ability to build effective, therapeutic relationships with young people and wh&#257nauStrong teamwork and communication skillsCultural competence and confidence working with M&#257oriCommitment to equity and safe, recoveryfocused practiceEffective timemanagement and adaptabilityA full NZ drivers licenceWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse M&#257ori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 5th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liam Jackson Liam.Jackson@hbdhb.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.