Registered Health Clinician - Youth Forensic - Mid North

• Permanent full-time role based in Kaikohe in the beautiful Mid North
• Work with a fantastic multidisciplinary team
• See the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, everyday!

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

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and 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 Service/Location

This role is part of Te Roopu Kimiora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Service, based in Te Tai Tokerau – Kaikohe, in the Mid North. Our team delivers care to our rural and coastal communities. The Mid-North Mental Health and Addiction Services are committed to the needs of whanau and hapu wellbeing to ensure both cultural and clinical excellence.

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About you

Are you a registered nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, psychologist or a DAPAANZ registered health professional?

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a New Zealand professional registration with a current practicing certificate
• Have a current full driver’s licence
• You will also have experience working in a whanau-centric model and have strong assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
• Have experience working with Māori in rural communities.

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 4 June 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.