Registered Health Clinician - Duty/Crisis Clinician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time role working at Dargaville Hospital
• Join our supportive Community Mental Health and Addiction Services team

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 looking for a Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions services multidisciplinary team based in Kaipara. This is a Duty/Crisis role with a small case load. You would be the first point of call for our Mental Health and Addictions service in Kaipara.

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

Our team 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

• A qualified health professional with a current registration such as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Counsellor or be eligible for DAPAANZ registration
• Experience in acute and/or community mental health practice
• Experience working in the alcohol and drug field and/or have a recognised qualification in alcohol and drug studies
• Skilled in assessing and treating people experiencing co-existing disorders
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for working alongside people and their whānau with a diverse and flexible approach
• A willingness to undertake professional development and be a positive team member
• A Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to become one

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 11 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, 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.