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Posted 16 July, 2026

Mental health Clinician - Kainga Tiaki

New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 4c4745aea3e84014

Job Description

Seeking applications from experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists. Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday. Care & Recovery Team Kainga Tiaki Centre. About the Role We are inviting applications from experienced and passionate registered nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists with a background in mental health to join our Care & Recovery team as a Keyworker. Our Care & Recovery team delivers comprehensive assessments and recovery-focused interventions for adults experiencing serious mental illness and complex psychological disorders. We are committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward stability, wellbeing, and independence. Based at Kainga Tiaki Centre, our service is grounded in a recovery-oriented philosophy and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. We provide specialist assessment for individuals with existing or suspected mental health conditions, particularly where there is associated risk or functional impairment. Our team offers a wide range of evidence-based supports and interventions tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. Responsibilities Take responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive work environment. Hold high standards of clinical documentation in line with regulatory requirements. Manage your caseload effectively to ensure quality and timely service delivery. Deliver tailored, high-quality outcomes for the people we support. Qualifications Demonstrated clinical expertise with a strong commitment to person-centred care. Proven ability to work collaboratively with clients, mental health providers, government agencies, and community organisations to support recovery. A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). A Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health. Previous experience working within a mental health setting. A genuine and demonstrated commitment to bicultural practice. Location Kainga Tiaki Centre, located in Eden Terrace, is a welcoming and supportive service with a strong foundation of collective experience and a culture of collaboration and goodwill. We provide a comprehensive range of mental health assessment, treatment, and support services to adult residents across central Auckland. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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