Speciality Clinical Nurse - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Permanent, full-time role working 40-hours per week based in our Far North Mental Health and Addictions Service
- Specialise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy while becoming a key clinical leader
- Shape service delivery and support tāngata whaiora across Te Tai Tokerau with truly impactful, evidence-based care
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
As a Speciality Clinical Nurse – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers specialist nursing input within a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinical excellence, continuity of care, and culturally responsive practice. This role will provide Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to tāngata whaiora through both individual and group treatment, ensuring equitable, evidence-based care across the Far North. It also contributes to service development through clinical leadership, quality improvement, and support staff to build DBT capability across the wider service.
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About the Team/Service/Location
We are a service committed to ongoing professional and cultural development within the parameters of expected scope of practise for this position. We are a close whānau that works collaboratively together and genuinely care about each other. Our sense of belonging is enhanced with lots of laughter and humour.
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About you
The successful applicant will:
- Be registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current annual practicing certificate
- Have PDRP at designated senior nursing level or Level 4
- Have Dialectical Behaviour Therapy intensive training
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in mental health and addiction nursing
- A minimum of 7 years post registration experience
- Experience with the delivery of group and individual talking therapies within a multidisciplinary secondary mental health and addiction service
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 8 April 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.
