Registered Health Clinician, Te Ara Oranga

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• ased in Manaia House, Whangārei
• Permanent, full-time (1.0FTE) role working 40-hours per week
• Supportive and progressive work environment, with plenty of professional development opportunities

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

We are seeking a Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions Services multidisciplinary team in a full-time role, based in Manaia House, Whangārei. This role offers opportunities that include case management, assessment, monitoring, varied group work and liaison across the health sector.

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About the Team/Service/Location

We provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and drug services including assessment, group therapy, family/whānau and individual interventions. We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results.

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About you

Our ideal applicant will:

• Be a health professional with current registration and practicing certificate with a relevant professional board, or will be eligible for DAPAANZ registration
• Have experience working in the alcohol and drug field and/or have a recognised qualification in alcohol and drug studies
• Be skilled in assessing and treating people experiencing co-existing disorders
• Possess a willingness to undertake professional development opportunities and be a positive team member
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for working alongside people and their whānau with a diverse and flexible approach and a commitment to Tikanga Māori

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 26 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.