Mental Health Clinician - Senior Coordinator - Te Whakawhitinga

Hamilton with some possible travel across the district. Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight. Part‑time hours will be considered. Overview 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. We are seeking a registered health‑care professional (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to work in a senior coordinator role supporting tāngata hāpori / tāngata whaiora accessing our service Te Whakawhitinga. Te Whakawhitinga works alongside people in Hamilton experiencing significant housing issues and attempts to connect them with the right sustainable supports to meet the need – this might mean accessing supports from within our team of clinicians or accessing the right community resource. The senior coordinator has proven clinical competence within Mental Health or similar services and works with tāngata whaiora to provide whānau‑centred care. The role is primarily clinical but incorporates clinical leadership and education components. Responsibilities Conduct an initial assessment of needs in partnership with tāngata hāpori / tāngata whaiora. Work with tāngata hāpori / tāngata whaiora, their whānau and providers to produce plans together, to best meet their needs and preferences. Coordinate the tāngata hāpori / tāngata whaiora plan to direct, enable and evaluate a range of interventions from a range of providers to meet the identified goals. Develop and build strong inter‑agency relationships across Iwi, Māori NGO providers, Government organisations, Non‑Governmental Organisations and the Mental Health and Addictions sector. Provide clinical leadership and education to team members and external partners as required. Support the delivery of services that meet the needs of tāngata hāpori / tāngata whaiora across the housing continuum. Qualifications Registration with the applicable registration board and a current annual practising certificate. Minimum of 5 years post‑graduate experience in a mental health, community health or primary care setting. Understanding of clinical governance and evidence‑based practice. Experience in professional supervision and service improvement. Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting a journey and taking ownership of learning and growth. Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues. Ability to take a proactive role with other organisations to achieve sustainable outcomes for tāngata whaiora. Current full driver’s licence. About the Team Te Whakawhitinga is a coordinated service aligned to the Te Whatu Ora Waiora vision and underpinned by Kotahitanga. It is part of the wider mental health and addiction services in Hamilton. The Kotahitanga values of unity, togetherness, shared vision, working together, trust, relationships, collaboration and integration are fundamental to the service model of Te Whakawhitinga. Application Process Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 5 July2026. For questions about the role, contact Robyn Payne at [email protected]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Contact and Eligibility Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive to better understand and serve our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr