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Posted 28 July, 2026

Case Manager, Child and Adolescent MHS

Taranaki District Health Board
Whanganui, MWT, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Practitioner (RN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) Fulltime, Fixed Term (up to 10months for parental leave cover) Based in Horowhenua An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged A professional and supportive culture and team setting Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options Tailored wellness programmes 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. "Make a difference where it matters most — in young lives and bright futures." About the Role Do you want to be challenged in your working life? Do you want to be a part of a unique team that is intent upon being the best in the CAMHS field? We have a great mix of experienced and new staff who are motivated and full of creative energy and a management team who are keen to support you in the creation of a CAMHS centre of excellence! About you If you have experience in a CAMH Service and are a registered professional with an awesome and enduring sense of humour we can offer you some challenging and rewarding experiences, great team support and access to some ever-growing training opportunities! In exchange we would like it if you came with some skills in CBT, DBT would be awesome, group work, however, we also offer access to some amazing training/supervision/experiences. About the Team/Service You’ll be joining a tight‑knit CAMHS team that’s equal parts skilled, supportive, and full of creative energy. We’re a mix of experienced clinicians and fresh talent, all driven by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for young people. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work — we back each other, we learn from each other, and yes, we laugh together too. It’s a team that values professionalism, curiosity, and a good sense of humour, and we’re excited to welcome someone who brings the same spirit Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. About the Location Located on the lower west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, Horowhenua stretches from the mountains to the sea. The snow-topped Tararua Ranges set a picturesque backdrop in the winter months while the many beach communities fill up with holidaymakers in the summer. As well as a network of mountain bike trails, pristine rivers, market gardens, and a burgeoning creative arts and music scene, there is more to Horowhenua than meets the eye. There are several beachside villages and boutique communities within a 10–15-minute drive of Levin if you want to really relax after work or preferred a relaxed beach lifestyle. With Transmission Gully and the Otaki Expressway now open, our capital city Wellington is literally on your doorstep! Our location in the centre of the lower North Island puts us in close proximity to excellent hiking and mountain bike trails, great fishing spots and we are only a short drive from the beach. Wellington (with the buzz of our capital city), the Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay (wine growing regions), and Mt Ruapehu (ski fields) are only a couple of hours away. 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 1935124 Location: North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Levin Job type: Job type: Contract/Temp Full time Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Occupational Therapist Clinical - Mental Health - Social Worker Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse #J-18808-Ljbffr

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