Registered Mental Health Professional, CAMHS Services Role,Oranga Hinengaroat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral -
Registered Mental Health Professional
- CAHMS/Oranga HinengaroPalmerston North Hospital Permanent
- FulltimeHe taonga te tamaiti — help shape brighter futures for our young people.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 RoleIn this Kaupapa Māori position, you'll play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of Tamariki, Rangatahi and their whānau within our Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service.
You'll be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team that blends Te Ao Māori principles with clinical best practice to deliver holistic, whānau-centred care.
Working alongside experienced clinicians and cultural leaders, you'll provide assessment, treatment, triage and therapeutic support, while helping to strengthen service delivery for Māori.This role is ideal for a health professional committed to Māori mental health, who is ready to make a meaningful difference and further develop both their cultural and clinical expertise.About youYou're a compassionate and skilled health professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for Tamariki, Rangatahi and their whānau.
You bring a solid foundation in child and adolescent mental health, along with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and are committed to integrating Te Ao Māori values into your work.
Whether you are already experienced in Kaupapa Māori mental health or are eager to grow your cultural and clinical capability, you bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine commitment to whānau-centred care.
You're motivated, resilient, and ready to make a meaningful difference in your community.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North
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Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!
Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.