Mental Health Clinician

Kawatiri | Full-Time / Permanent

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Join our team as a Community Mental Health Clinician to provide safe, effective care using professional knowledge and skills to maximise health and independence in the community.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Community Mental Health Clinician is employed to provide safe, effective care using professional knowledge and skills to maximise health and independence in the community, in accordance with Poutini Waiora:

  • Policies and protocols

  • Registered nurse Scope of Practice

  • Nursing Practice Standards

  • Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDROP)

Provide appropriate delegation and direction to other members of the health team and practice in accordance with the partnership inherent in the Treaty of Waitangi

Strategic Objective

A key objective is to work with existing health and community service professionals and organisations that are fully co-ordinated with the Integrated Family Heath Centre (IFHC). Focused on relevant services for, and increase access to, and use of, those services by whanau. Services will be whanau centred and will strive to ensure whanau become more independent in terms of their own knowledge and use of the full range of primary and secondary care, and disability support services as well as enabling to manage and improve their own health.

Mōu | About You

We are seeking someone who:

  • Responds calmly and flexibly to change, complexity, and challenges; remains focused on positive outcomes

  • Engages in regular self-reflection and professional development to strengthen practice

  • Has commitment to kaupapa Māori values, demonstrates authenticity, integrity

  • Strives to deliver a quality service.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Registered Nurse (scope of practice includes mental health) with current practicing certificate

  • DAPAANZ Registered

  • Experience of working within teams and knowledge of how teams work and exhibit willingness / ability to teach and / or share expertise within the team

  • Experience that demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of mental illness and risk assessment in relation to mental health for older people and the medical co-morbidities prevalent in this group

  • Demonstrated leadership and management ability and coaching and mentorship ability

  • Demonstrated financial acumen/budgeting

  • Completion of, or personal commitment to undertake, cultural competency training

  • Has the ability to work with children

  • Full ‘clean’ NZ driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle

  • Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft suite)

Desirable:

  • Registered Nurse (scope of practice includes mental health) with current practising certificate

  • DAPAANZ Registered

  • Experience of working within teams and knowledge of how teams work and exhibits willingness / ability to teach and / or share expertise within the team

  • Experience that demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of mental illness and risk assessment in relation to mental health for older people and the medical co-morbidities prevalent in this group

  • Demonstrated leadership and management ability and coaching and mentorship ability

  • Demonstrated financial acumen/budgeting

  • Completion of, or personal commitment to undertake, cultural competency training

  • Has the ability to work with children

  • Full ‘clean’ NZ driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle

  • Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft suite)

Why Join Us?
We offer:

  • A supportive and flexible work environment that values work-life balance.

  • Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.

  • Be part of a supportive, values-driven team committed to empowering whānau.

  • Make a real difference in the lives of whānau, supporting healthy futures.

Come and join us!

If you are a passionate leader committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape healthier futures for our communities.

Please apply by:

  • Please visit this link and provide a cover letter and tell us about yourself and why this position is perfect for you.

  • Supply a current CV and evidence of relevant qualifications

Applications will be progressed as received. Applications close 5pm Friday 5th June 2026.

For more information on the role, please view Position Description or if you have any questions, please email enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz