Consultation Liaison Mental Health And Addictions Clinician

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti is seeking a Consultation Liaison Mental Health and Addictions Clinician to join Te Ara Maioha (Mental Health & Addictions) across Gisborne Hospital and the Emergency Department. You will provide specialist assessments, consultation, and clinical support, working with hospital teams, whānau, and community services to deliver timely and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold MH&A clinical qualifications or RN, NZ registration, and experience in MH&A, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Recognised Mental Health and Addictions clinical qualification or RN.
• Current NZ registration and practising certificate.
• Significant experience in mental health and addictions.
• Excellent assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice standards.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• Strong organisational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health and addiction assessment and intervention.
• Support hospital clinicians with expert advice and consultation.
• Improve care pathways and access to services for people with MH&A needs.
• Collaborate with whānau, community providers, Police and other stakeholders.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to reducing health inequities and improving outcomes for Māori.

Education

Mental Health and Addictions clinical qualification

Registered Nurse

Current NZ registration and practising certificate

Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills

Independent and collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of legislation and best practice standards

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice

Strong organisational and computer skills

Significant experience in mental health and addictions

Job description

Vacancy No:

HAU02663

• Gisborne Hospital
• Full-time
• 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

We are looking for a Consultation Liaison Mental Health and Addictions Clinician to join Te Ara Maioha (Mental Health & Addictions).

This role works across Gisborne Hospital and the Emergency Department, providing specialist mental health and addiction assessments, consultation, and clinical support. You will work closely with hospital teams, community services, whānau, and key stakeholders to ensure people receive timely, coordinated, and high-quality care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist mental health and addiction assessment and intervention.
• Supporting hospital clinicians with expert advice and consultation.
• Improving care pathways and access to services for people with mental health and addiction needs.
• Working collaboratively with whānau, community providers, Police, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Contributing to reducing health inequities and improving outcomes for Māori.

Position Description: Consultation Liaison Clinician or Registered Nurse

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Ara Maioha (Mental Health & Addictions) provides a range of specialist mental health and addiction services across Tairāwhiti. This role is part of our Acute Services team and works closely with hospital and community-based services to support the wellbeing of our population.

Gisborne offers a unique lifestyle with stunning beaches, outdoor activities, a strong sense of community, and a rich Māori culture.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne clickhere

More information about our Region see here

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Mental Health and Addictions clinical qualification or Registered Nurse
• Current New Zealand professional registration and practising certificate.
• Significant experience working in mental health and addictions.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice standards.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• Strong organisational and computer skills.

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.