Pacific Mind Health Practitioner for Community Wellbeing

TalentMax Recruitment; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fono in New Zealand is seeking Mind Health Practitioners to join the LagiOla – Healthy Minds team, delivering brief, evidence-based mental health interventions for Pacific communities. You will work with individuals, whānau and communities in culturally safe settings.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists and primary care teams, using Talanoa and Pacific-centred approaches to understand strengths and goals, supporting practical self-management and referral when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver brief behavioural or therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing approaches for Pacific communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based mental health and wellbeing interventions for mild–moderate distress.
• Build trusting, culturally safe relationships with individuals, whānau and communities.
• Collaborate with GPs, Health Coaches, Navigators and other Fono services.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

CBT knowledge

Active listening

Cultural capability

Education

Registered Psychologist

Registered Mental Health Nurse

NZAC full member

DAPAANZ-Registered Practitioner

Job description

The Fono in New Zealand is seeking Mind Health Practitioners to join the LagiOla – Healthy Minds team, delivering brief, evidence-based mental health interventions for Pacific communities. You will work with individuals, whānau and communities in culturally safe settings.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists and primary care teams, using Talanoa and Pacific-centred approaches to understand strengths and goals, supporting practical self-management and referral when needed.