Registered Nurse - Mental Health Clinician Napier

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Make a real difference in your community We're looking for passionate, experienced clinicians to join our Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Service - supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau who are most impacted by mental health and addiction challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team where your expertise directly contributes to improved wellbeing and long-term outcomes. 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 You will work in partnership with tangata whaiora and whānau to: Deliver comprehensive mental health & addiction assessments and interventions Develop and implement individualised care and recovery plans Manage a caseload within a community-based setting Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to achieve best outcomes Support service improvement, quality care, and equitable health outcomes About the Team/Service/Location Based at Napier Health Centre, our team provides specialist mental health and addiction services Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. We are a well-established MDT including: Psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy Alcohol & drug clinicians and support workers Cultural support through Kaitakawaenga and Pōwhirinaki Māori Together we deliver holistic, whānau-centred care, supporting recovery and wellness in the community. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE About You We welcome applications from: Registered Nurses Social Workers Occupational Therapists You will bring: Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health & Addictions (or working towards) Recent community mental health / addiction experience Strong communication and teamwork skills A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes Ideally you will also: Be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to train Have experience working in complex, multidisciplinary environments 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