Case Manager, Child and Adolescent MHS

New Zealand Government Joba; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral in Palmerston North is seeking a CAMHS professional (RN, SW or OT) for a permanent full-time role within our CAMHS team. You will bring assessment and therapy skills across CBT, DBT, and ACT, with training provided as needed.

You will join a supportive, community-focused team dedicated to young people and their whanau, offering opportunities to grow clinically and contribute to positive outcomes in mental health

Qualifications

• Registered professional with annual practising certificate.
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service preferred.
• Passionate about young people and whanau.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide therapy using CBT, DBT and ACT.
• Collaborate with young people and their families/caregivers.
• Provide flexible and innovative approaches in CAMHS.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

CBT

DBT

ACT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CBT

DBT

ACT

Job description

# Case Manager, Child and Adolescent MHS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**CAMHS Professional (Registered Nurse or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)******Location: Palmerston North,**Full time (40 hrs), Permanent**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**Do you want to be challenged in your working life?Do you want to be part of an exceptional team and a community that needs you? Then we possibly have a job for you.We have role for a Social Worker, Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist based in our CAMHS Team in Palmerston North.We expect the best from people we employ, and we try to give them the best! On this occasion, we are looking for a registered professional (with annual practising certificate) preferably someone with experience within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, though more importantly someone who is passionate about Young People and their whanau. You will have a range of assessment and therapy skills (such as CBT, DBT, and ACT). We are also willing to provide appropriate training.We require someone who can be creative, flexible and innovative. You must possess a grand sense of humour and be compassionate and kind in your everyday interactions. In return for all these wonderful skills we will provide a supportive team environment, opportunities to stretch yourself clinically and involvement in a fantastic community of people that want the best for their young people.*Midcentral has growing cities, not huge but ones that pack a powerful Social experience if that's what you are looking for; its not next to the sea, but pretty close and they are wild and wonderful; it has awesome walks and bike tracks but more importantly the people are what makes it a fabulous place to be - both in the community and especially within our service.*Ring me, come for a visit (video or physically) allow us to share our awesomeness with you!!**If you think this is you then call now for a chat Bev Huttley Clinical Manager CAMHS on 027 2864345.****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 **the advertised date.***We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 02-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 01-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1945135 || Attachment: | Case Manager-CAMHS -1945135.pdf (PDF, 331KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz |