Mental Health Clinician – Napier
- Mental Health Clinician - Napier Health Centre
- Permanent, Full – Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
- Make a real difference in your community
- We’re looking for passionate, experienced clinicians to join our Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Service - supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau who are most impacted by mental health and addiction challenges.
- This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a recovery - focused, multidisciplinary team where your expertise directly contributes to improved wellbeing and long - term outcomes.
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
You will work in partnership with tangata whaiora and whānau to:
- Deliver comprehensive mental health & addiction assessments and interventions
- Develop and implement individualised care and recovery plans
- Manage a caseload within a community - based setting
- Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to achieve best outcomes
- Support service improvement, quality care, and equitable health outcomes
Please click below for the position profiles:
About the Team/Service/ Location
Based at Napier Health Centre, our team provides specialist mental health and addiction services Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
We are a well-established MDT including:
- Psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy
- Alcohol & drug clinicians and support workers
- Cultural support through Kaitakawaenga and Pōwhirinaki Māori
Together we deliver holistic, whānau-centred care, supporting recovery and wellness in the community.
For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
We welcome applications from:
- Registered Nurses
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists
You will bring:
- Relevant registration + current APC
- Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health & Addictions (or working towards)
- Recent community mental health / addiction experience
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes
Ideally you will also:
- Be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to train
- Have experience working in complex, multidisciplinary environments
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 25 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler - Dawn.Tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
