Mental Health Liasion

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District

• Community Mental Health and Addictions

• Permanent, part time role 20 hours per week

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 a passionate health professional ready to make a real impact in your community?

We're looking for an experienced, registered health professional to join our warm, supportive, and collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing mental health and addiction services to our service users/tangata whaiora.

This full-time role is based in our community mental health and addiction team, where you'll bring your expertise in mental health, case management, clinical assessment, and treatment interventions to support individuals on their recovery journey — helping them achieve meaningful and lasting health and wellbeing outcomes

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Stanford House 15-bed residential unit for people needing long-term rehabilitation is one of many services provided by the Regional Forensic Service.

Stanford House provides rehabilitation around health, mental health, community living, day-to-day skill development, employment, recreation and education.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here

About you

We're on the lookout for a skilled and compassionate professional to join us in delivering high-quality care and support in our mental health and addiction services. If you're looking for a role where your clinical experience, therapeutic skills, and cultural awareness are truly valued — this could be the perfect fit.

What you'll need to succeed in this role:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, NZ registration with a professional body, and a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• Strong clinical knowledge in mental health disorders, psychiatric and addiction medications, and managing risk with confidence.

• A postgraduate qualification in a therapy field — or the willingness to work towards one — so you can deliver therapeutic, person-centred, recovery-focused interventions.

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy or solution-focused therapy.

• At least 3 years' experience managing a caseload, identifying co-existing issues, and delivering both clinical and psychosocial care in community settings.

• Proven experience working in adult addiction and co-existing mental health challenges.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.

• Good computer skills (especially in Microsoft Word), the ability to pick up new systems quickly, a clean police record, and a current full NZ driver's 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 17th April 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey at stacey.howes@wdhb.org.nz

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