Registered Health Professionalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes -
Located in Tauranga Moana, a vibrant coastal region with strong community connections and diverse school communitiesPart-time position 0.7 FTE working Monday to FridaySupport tamariki and whānau through early mental health intervention and prevention in schoolsHealth 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 RoleMake a lasting impact in the lives of tamariki by delivering early mental health intervention and wellbeing support within school environments.
Working within the Learning Support Delivery model, you will identify mental health and wellbeing needs, provide evidence-based interventions, and strengthen resilience through individual, whānau, and group-based support. This role offers the opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively to improve outcomes for tamariki in Years 1 to 8.About the Team/Service/LocationTīhore Mai I Uta Tīhore Mai I Tai is an innovative school based mental health service delivering early intervention support to tamariki across the Bay of Plenty.
The multidisciplinary team includes registered mental health professionals and support workers who provide individual, whānau, and group-based interventions within kura/schools. Working in partnership with iwi and hapū providers, educations services, community organisations, and government agencies, the service is committed to delivering coordinated, culturally responsive care.Based within Tauranga Moana Kāhui Akō, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing service focused on improving wellbeing outcomes for tamariki and whānau.Click here to learn more about the Bay of PlentyAbout YouYou are an experienced Child and Adolescent Mental Health Professional who is passionate about supporting tamariki, whānau, and school communities.
You bring strong relationship building skills and enjoy working collaboratively with educators, community partners, and families to support positive wellbeing outcomes.What you will bring:Registration with a relevant professional body such as a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing CertificateExperience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesStrong assessment, intervention, and care planning skillsExperience working with tamariki, whānau, and community partnersAbility to deliver individual, whānau, and group-based interventionsExcellent communication and relationship building skillsUnderstanding of culturally responsive practice and working with diverse communitiesCommitment to early intervention, prevention, and evidence-based practiceTo view the Position Description please click hereWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply for the role please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nzPlease note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.