Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal

• Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora, 135C Silverdale Road, Hamilton
• Fixed term until January 2027 - part time – 64 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday during office hours - configuration of days and hours is negotiable)
• Enhance the lives of Waahine Maaori and their whaanau during their pregnancy and in the post-natal period.

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 are looking for an experienced Community Mental Health clinician to join our Perinatal Mental Health team based at Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora.

You will be working with an established, supportive team of mental health clinicians with a wide range of experience and backgrounds and will be given the chance to develop professionally through a thorough orientation programme.

Perinatal Mental health is a team of experienced, specialised health professionals skilled in helping mothers with mental health conditions related to having a baby. Our team offers assessment, treatment consultation and advice for women who have developed a mental illness during the perinatal period.

We take a holistic approach, working with both expectant mums and those with infants in their first year of life, together with their partners, family / whanau and services and health providers involved in their care.

Key responsibilities:

• Organise prioritise and manage a caseload including documentation associated with this.
• To be committed to understanding the needs of the communities that we work in and building networks within them.
• To have sound decision making skills especially in high pressure situations. 
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Practice with a tangata whaiora and whanau centred approach and be a strong advocate for best practice.

To view the position description for Social Worker click here, Registered Nurse click here or Occupational Therapist click here.

About the Team/Service

Based in Hamilton, our multi-disciplinary team provide a community-based secondary mental health service across the Waikato to tangata whaiora who experience moderate to severe mental health-related challenges during pregnancy and the post-partum period. We are committed to making a difference with tangata whaiora and their whaanau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga. You will be part of a team that aims to provide a supportive environment including supervision, mentoring and professional development.

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

• Hold a valid current annual practicing that enables you to work in Mental Health.
• A current full NZ drivers licence.
• Passionate about working with tangata whai ora and whanau, and have mental health experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with tangata whaiora and whanau.
• Strong documentation and time management skills.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti of Waitangi Principles.

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 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 29 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Donna Pay on 027 2337 636.

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