Registered Health Clinician / Duly Authorised Officer - Mid North

• 2 permanent, full-time roles working 40-hours per week, based in Kaikohe in the beautiful Mid North
• Make a real difference in the lives of tāngata whaiora and their whānau
• Join a supportive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team

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

Are you passionate about making a real difference for people experiencing mental health crisis? Join our Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) in the Mid North, where you’ll play a vital role supporting tāngata whaiora and their whānau at the moments they need it most.

As a Registered Health Clinician / Duly Authorised Officer, you’ll bring your clinical expertise to a 24/7 crisis response services, enjoying autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence meaningful health outcomes for Māori and the wider community. If you’re looking for a role where your skills truly matter and your work makes an immediate difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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About the Team/Service/Location

The Community Assessment & Treatment Team provides a 24-hour, 7-day a week mental health crisis service across the Mid and Far North. We are committed to the needs of whānau and hapu wellbeing to ensure both cultural and clinical excellence. Our team delivers care to our rural and coastal communities.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

Essential requirements of the role:

• A recognised health qualification with current registration with relevant professional board such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
• A current practicing certificate with relevant professional board
• Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) status or working towards achieving it
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• A full, clean NZ driver's license

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 March 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.