Registered Health Clinician - Youth Forensic

• Permanent, full-time role based in Manaia House in Whangārei
• Working in Northland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions Service
• Be part of a supportive team that drives health equality for Te Tai Tokerau

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 an experienced Registered Health Clinician to join our Youth Forensic team in a role where you can be part of making a difference. You will be working with young people involved in the youth justice system or who are at risk of offending, to provide integrated assessments, risk management and treatment plans as requested by the Youth Court taking into account the psychosocial issues that are relevant to their development and wellbeing.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Roopu Kimiora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions Service in Te Tai Tokerau, is a secondary care mental health service seeing rangatahi aged 0-18 years who have moderate to severe mental health concerns. We are a collaborative, supportive team that values open communication, continuous improvement, and shared success. Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering great outcomes and helping each other grow

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About you

You will have:

• New Zealand registration and current practicing certificate with a professional body relevant to your health qualification, of hold DAPAANZ registration
• A passion for working with young people and their whānau, along with a diverse and flexible approach, and proficient skills and knowledge, with a commitment to Tikanga Māori
• A working knowledge of the criminal justice system and have strong assessment and intervention skills within the mental health and addictions sector
• A current full New Zealand drivers’ licence

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 13 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.