Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse - Central North Sector

• Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora 135C Silverdale Road, Hamilton with some possible travel across the District
• 80 hours per fortnight – Permanent
• Join our dynamic team to make a real impact and enjoy working in a collaborative environment supporting our tāngata whaiora and whānau.

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 Role

The role of a Community Mental Health Clinician for the Adult Community Mental Health Sector is to work within a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) in the greater Hamilton community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledges contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives. You will engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, especially tāngata whaiora and whānau.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Mental Health and Addictions Service in the Waikato are about to embark on a transformation change to be a Māori led service. You will need to be able to embrace these changes and to support the implementation of a Māori led service within the team and the wider service.
• Work with your leadership to support and lead a well-functioning mental health and addictions community team.
• To be committed to understanding the needs of the communities that we work in and building networks within them.
• To have sound decision making skills especially in high pressure situations.

To view the position description for Occupational Therapist click here, for Social Worker click here or for Registered Nurse click here.

About the Service

We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato. We provide specialist services for tāngata whaiora who are experiencing serious mental health difficulties. We strongly encourage family/ whānau involvement in the recovery journey of their loved ones. As a community-based service, we are open Monday to Friday and we work with community partners across the Waikato.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• A relevant graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional body.
• Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the lives of tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.
• This is a challenging, diverse role which requires creativity, reliability and exceptional organisational skills.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 6 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aimee Fraser at aimee.fraser@waikatodhb.health.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.