Registered Mental Health Professional-School-Basedat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty -
A kāhui akō is also known as a Community of Learning (COL) or a cluster of schools usually in a geographical area.This role will work with Te Waka Hourua o Papamoa Kāhui Ako within its Learning Support Delivery model to ensure that tamariki with mental health and wellbeing needs are identified, and interventions are put into place to support their emotional and mental health resilience from a whanau perspective.
If you are passionate about early intervention and prevention of mental health issues for tamariki in Years 1-8, and you thrive in a school-based environment, we want to hear from you. Innovation, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively in schools are key to success in this role.This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position, working 40 hours per week within the Papamoa Kāhui Akō.Te Whatu Ora Hauora Bay of Plenty and MICAMHS are committed to evidence-based practices, and this role aligns with that commitment.About YouThe role requires a collaborative approach with schools, communities, whānau and tamariki so it is essential that you have excellent communication skills and able to build strong foundational relationships.The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and be an experienced Child & Adolescent Mental Health Professional (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered counsellor) ideally with knowledge of the changing needs of the communities of Te Waka Hourua o Tauranga kāhui akō and the competency to work effectively within diverse communities.
Relevant skills in individual, whānau and group work are essential.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm 5 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes at Katrina.hughes@bopdhb.govt.nzDue to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration.Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.