Consumer and Family Leader - Mental Health and Addictions Services

• Permanent, part-time role (0.8FTE) working 32 hours per week
• Based in Manaia House in central Whangārei
• Join a team that invests in your growth, supports work-life balance, and recognises your contribution!

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consumer and Whānau Leader to join our Mental Health and Addictions Service in Te Tai Tokerau. In this role, you will develop and facilitate systems and processes for consumer and whānau voices to be heard as well as facilitate service workforce, consumers and whānau to work collaboratively in service improvement and service development.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be joining a closeknit, collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and well-established clinical service.

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About you

To be successful, you will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and computer skills. You will also have:

• Relevant lived experience with the mental health and addictions sector
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• A current, full New Zealand drivers’ licence

Whilst not essential, if would be advantageous to have experience working as a consumer or whānau leader or advisor.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.