Mental Health Clinician - Regional Reintegration Service - Waikato

Marketplace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato in Hamilton is seeking a registered health professional to join the Waikato team of the Te Manawa Taki Regional Reintegration Service. You will provide clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ACMHT liaison for tangata whaiora returning to the Waikato district, under supervision from the Lead Coordinator.

The role emphasizes whānau-centred care, risk management, and autonomy in caseload management, with travel across the Waikato district as

Qualifications

• Current registration under the HPCA Act 2003 with an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in mental health, forensic, or justice-related settings is preferred.
• Sound clinical knowledge in mental health and risk assessment.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex caseloads.
• Whānau-centred, collaborative approach with te ao Māori competencies encouraged.
• Experience with Māori and Pasifika communities is valued.
• Strong interpersonal and inter-agency liaison skills.
• Current full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and ACMHT liaison for tangata whaiora returning to the Waikato district.
• Build strong relationships with tāngata whaiora, whānau, and support agencies.
• Identify reintegration needs and address unmet requirements.
• Review mental health status and work with ACMHT; implement MYPLAN and recovery goals.
• Follow tasks delegated by the Senior Coordinator and maintain risk management practices.

Skills

Risk assessment

Inter-agency liaison

Communication

Autonomous work

Māori & Pasifika engagement

Driver's licence

Education

HPCA registration with APC

Registration in nursing/OT/social work

Job description

# Mental Health Clinician - Regional Reintegration Service - Waikato at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Te Manawa Taki region - Hamilton, with some travel across the Waikato district*** **Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight**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 seeking a registered health professional to join the Waikato team of the Te Manawa Taki RRS, based in Hamilton. The registered health professional provides clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and Adult Community Mental Health Team (ACMHT) liaison for tangata whaiora releasing to the Waikato district, working under the direction of the Senior Coordinator and with clinical oversight from the Lead Coordinator.**Key responsibilities of the role include:*** Build strong relationships with tāngata whaiora, their whānau, and other support agencies.* Identify needs during the reintegration period and proactively address any unmet requirements.* Demonstrate expertise in mental health assessment and risk management.* Review mental health status and work closely with the ACMHT.* Implement MYPLAN and support tāngata whaiora to achieve their recovery goals.* Follow tasks as delegated by the Senior Coordinator.* Conduct reintegration interventions to support a successful return to the community.* Advocate for tāngata whaiora to ensure they receive support from local community servicesTo view the position description for Alcohol and Drug Clinician click here, for Registered Nurse click here for Occupational Therapist click here or for Social Worker click here.Click here to view the annexure for Waikato**About the Team**The Te Manawa Taki RRS is a new Forensic Mental Health Service that is being developed to upscale Forensic Mental Health Services to address capacity needs in Te Manawa Taki, resulting from the expansion of Waikeria Prison. It will enhance service provision and support for high risk, high needs tangata whaiora released from Waikeria, Springhill and Tongariro prisons. The RRS is to specifically address the significant increase in service demand expected across the Waikato and the wider Te Manawa Taki region. The districts that are within Te Manawa Taki are; Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Taranaki and Tairawhiti.The Service will comprise of a number of small teams (totalling around 12 staff) based locally across the Te Manawa Taki region, employed by Te Whatu Ora Waikato and centrally line managed by the Lead Coordinator based in Hamilton. The teams will specifically provide coordinated and clinical support for whaiora released from prison back to their locality that present with high risk/high needs. The regional team will work collaboratively with their local statutory and non-governmental organisations.**Key outcomes for tangata whaiora*** A coordinated and supportive plan is in place for their transition to their community.* Experience a systematic intensive mental health support service across Te Manawa Taki. Opportunities to develop fulfilling valued social roles in the community and being active, contributing members of their communities.* Reduced risk of recidivist offending.**About You*** Current registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, or social work), with a current Annual Practising Certificate* Experience working in mental health, forensic, or justice-related settings* Sound clinical knowledge in mental health and competent with risk assessment* Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload of tangata whaiora with complex mental health and social needs* Whānau-centred, collaborative, and partnership-based approach* Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth* Experience working with Māori and Pasifika communities* Highly developed interpersonal communication and inter-agency liaison skills* Current full driver's licence**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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on **15 November 2026**. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joshua Kim at [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato || Location: | Waikato || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 27-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Nov-2026 || Reference: | WAI32325 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.