Fixed Term Mental Health Professional

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 68,037.77 - 102,000 NZD

Wellbeing support and counselling

Staff discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Training and development

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments

Job summary

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is seeking a registered Mental Health Professional to join the WDHB Mainstream Service in Henderson on a fixed-term basis to cover parental leave until 16 July 2027. This full-time role provides recovery-focused support to tāngata whaiora and whānau to achieve wellbeing and independence.

You will deliver assessment, planning, wellbeing monitoring and risk management, collaborating with clinical teams and community providers to ensure coordinated care and culturally

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with APC and current practising certificate.
• Experience in mental health, addiction, disability, or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused, person-centred approaches.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain documentation.
• First Aid certification including CPR, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused support through assessment, planning, wellbeing monitoring and risk management.
• Build positive relationships with tāngata whaiora and whānau to support goals.
• Support development of daily living skills and community connections.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and community providers for coordinated care.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to clinical reviews.
• Provide clinical guidance and coaching in a culturally responsive way aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Assessment

Relationship-building

Education

Tertiary qualification in nursing, social work, OT, or related discipline

Job description

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.

Are you ready to make a difference every day?

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau (families) be the best they can be.

We are looking for a Mental Health Professional to join our WDHB Mainstream Service in Henderson on a fixed-term basis to provide parental leave cover until Friday, 16 July 2027. This full-time role works Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, providing recovery-focused support to tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness) and whānau to achieve their goals, maintain wellbeing, and strengthen their independence within the community.

You will:

• Deliver recovery-focused support through assessment, planning, wellbeing monitoring, and risk management.
• Build positive relationships with tāngata whaiora and whānau and support progress toward meaningful goals.
• Support the development of daily living skills, community connections, and greater independence.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, community providers, and key stakeholders to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, contribute to clinical reviews, and support safe service delivery.
• Provide clinical guidance and coaching to colleagues while working in a culturally responsive way aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi).

You are a compassionate and experienced registered health professional who values recovery-focused and person-centred practice. You enjoy building trusted relationships, working collaboratively with others, and supporting people to achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them and their whānau.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or a related discipline.
• Current professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience working in mental health, addiction, disability, or community-based support services.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, person-centred approaches, and community support networks.
• Strong communication, documentation, assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR, or be willing and able to complete this.

Join a team where your skills, experience, and commitment to wellbeing can make a real difference every day.

We offer:

• Salary range of $68,037.77 - $102,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Access to extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora (wellbeing) and personal growth.
• Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more.
• Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive teams grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and our Pou.
• Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa’s largest for-purpose organisations.