Registered Mental Health Professional - Intake Clinician MICAMHS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work where others holiday enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Part time position up to 0.8 FTE
• Utilize your skills and contribute to working meaningful hours supporting tamariki and whānau at the front door of specialist services

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

Be part of a service shaping the future wellbeing of tamariki aged 0 to 12 years. As an Intake Worker within Tauranga Child Mental Health Services based at Te Waka Aorangi Child Wellness Centre, this role sits at the front end of care. Every referral matters. First contact sets the tone.

Manage routine referrals and respond to urgent presentations requiring prioritisation. Complete telephone and face-to-face assessments with children and their whānau. Provide therapeutic coaching during periods of family distress. Work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team to make informed, child-centred decisions grounded in evidence-based practice.

We are offering up to 0.8 FTE, we encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for.

About the Team/Service/Location

Tauranga Child Mental Health Services forms part of MICAMHS and works closely with Paediatrics, Child Development Services, CHIRP, and community partners. The team includes Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Psychiatrists. The culture is nurturing, academically active, and focused on practical learning. This is a service strengthening its integrated model to better meet community need, with a clear commitment to high-quality therapeutic pathways and ongoing supervision.

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About You

You will be a clam, grounded Registered Mental Health Professional who understands child development and family systems. You connect easily with tamariki and whānau during times of stress. You bring strong clinical judgement, clear communication, and the ability to hold complexity while remaining solution focused. Collaboration matters to you, and equitable care sits at the centre of your practice.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the relevant professional board and current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Mental Heal included within your Scope of Practice
• Experience working with tamariki aged 0 to 12 years and their whānau
• Knowledge of family systems and acute child mental health presentations
• Strong assessment, risk management, and prioritisation skills

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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