Community Mental Health Clinician - Triage
Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora - 135C Silverdale Road, Hamilton
- Fixed term until March 2027 64 hours per fortnight
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
If you are a dynamic Mental Health Clinician who is enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the Waikato region, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for an experienced Community Mental Health clinician to join our Triage team based at Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora - 135C Silverdale Road (Gate 10), Hamilton. The Triage Team plays a vital, front facing role in the Community Mental Health and Addictions Service, receiving the majority of referrals into the service and ensuring that they are referred on to the appropriate service.
As part of the Triage Team, you will:
- Provide timely mental health assessments and risk assessments
- Coordinate access to the appropriate services and supports
- Deliver brief interventions and crisis support
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Engage with tangata whaiora and whanau in a culturally responsive manner
This position will be 64 rostered hours per fortnight, between the hours of 0800-1630 Mon-Friday. The exact configuration of days and hours is negotiable.
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About the Team
Our Triage team is a highly skilled, collaborative group of clinicians dedicated to delivering safe, timely and equitable care to our community. We foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where clinical excellence, professionalism and whakawhanaunatanga are valued.Our nurses doctors and allied health professionals work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for patients and whanau.
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- You are a confident and clinically astute Mental Health Clinician with experience in assessment and prioritisation of care. You thrive under pressure and are skilled at making clinical decisions.
- You hold a current NZ APC and post graduate certificate in Mental Health.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with tangata whaiora and whanau.
- A commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti of Waitangi Principles.
- Strong documentation and time management skills.
- A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary team work.
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 Maori, 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 22 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Riley at Michelle.Riley@waikatodhb.health.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.