Registered Health Clinician - Mid North

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is looking for dedicated Registered Health Clinicians for two permanent, full-time roles based in Kaikohe. This role is within the Community Assessment & Treatment Team, providing vital support in mental health crises across rural communities.

We'll need candidates with a recognized health qualification, current registration, and excellent communication skills. Join us in making a difference in the lives of tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Qualifications

• A recognised health qualification with current registration with a relevant professional board.
• A current practising certificate with a relevant professional board.
• Being a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to work towards achieving it.
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsive to mental health crises in a 24/7 service.
• Support tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Effective written communication

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Commitment to personal development

Education

Health qualification with registration

Current practising certificate

Job description

About the Role

2 permanent, full-time roles working 40-hours per week, based in Kaikohe in the beautiful Mid North.

Make a real difference in the lives of tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Join a supportive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. 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.

Are you passionate about making a real difference for people experiencing mental health crisis? Join our Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) in the Mid North, where you'll play a vital role supporting tāngata whaiora and their whānau at the moments they need it most. As a Registered Health Clinician, you'll bring your clinical expertise to a 24/7 crisis response service, enjoying autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence meaningful health outcomes for Māori and the wider community. If you're looking for a role where your skills truly matter and your work makes an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Community Assessment & Treatment Team provides a 24‑hour, 7‑day a week mental health crisis service across the Mid and Far North. We are committed to the needs of whānau and hapū wellbeing to ensure both cultural and clinical excellence. Our team delivers care to our rural and coastal communities.

About you

Essential requirements of the role:

• A recognised health qualification with current registration with a relevant professional board such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
• A current practising certificate with relevant professional board.
• Being a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to work towards achieving it.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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.