Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist - Perinatal Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
• Permanent – Part time and full time – 48 to 80 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday during office hours)
• This is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to improve the health outcomes of people, who experience moderate to severe mental health challenges, during the perinatal mental health period.

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

Exiting opportunity to recruit, due to expansion, a number of part or fulltime clinicians (Registered Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist and part-time Clinical psychologist (0.5 FTE). You will be engaged in core clinical activities such as mental health assessment, treatment planning and recovery-oriented interventions that are culturally relevant to our service users and their families/whaanau.

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

About the team

The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides a specialist multi-disciplinary mental health service to birthing parents in the Waikato, who experience moderate to severe mental health-related issues, during pregnancy and up to 12- months post-partum.

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

We are seeking an experienced health professional with a good understanding of adult mental health needs who has an interest in the complexity of the perinatal period including the mother-baby relationship. Good assessment skills and engagement skills are a key requirement. You will have excellent communication skills for consultation, networking, and liaison and will perform well under pressure.

Essential

• Registered health professional with current annual practising certificate:
• Full NZ driver's licence
• Understanding of mental health perinatal issues

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 11 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heidi Steyn on +64 7 839 8886.

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