Mental Health Clinician

​Te Piki Oranga

Mental Health Clinician / Te Ata Puāo Pūkenga Hauora Hinengaro

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Piki Oranga is the largest tikanga Māori health provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui, delivering whānau centred services across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Our approach is grounded in our values—Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Wairuatanga, Kotahitanga and Rangatiratanga—and our commitment to revitalising whānau wellbeing.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician / Te Ata Puāo Pūkenga Hauora Hinengaro to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau experiencing mild to moderate distress. You will provide a blend of Māori health practices and evidence based clinical interventions, supporting whānau with holistic assessments, safety planning, therapeutic interventions, cultural korowai, and whānau ora planning.

This Wairau based role works as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinical and cultural practice, whānau advocacy, care coordination, and service delivery across our rohe.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health or allied health
• Current professional registration as a mental health practitioner
• Strong clinical knowledge of mental health conditions and interventions
• Commitment to kaupapa Māori approaches and whānau centred practice
• Ability to conduct risk and cultural assessments confidently
• Experience collaborating across agencies and teams
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and mana enhancing practice
• A full driver’s license and willingness to travel across the rohe

Ngā hua o tēnei mahi | What we offer

• A kaupapa Māori, values driven workplace
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and leadership
• Ongoing professional supervision and development
• One week company leave in addition to annual leave
• Tangihanga and sick leave available from day one
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Tono mai | Apply now

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role using the link below

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applications close: 27th March 2026