Youth Wellbeing Clinician: Flexible, Youth-Centered Care

Nelson Bays Primary Health; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Bays Primary Health is seeking a Youth Wellbeing Clinician to join our youth-focused primary mental health and wellbeing service. You will work as part of a collaborative team to connect with young people aged 12–24 to access early support and identify what wellbeing looks like for them.

The role emphasizes flexibility, cultural safety, and working across community, health settings, and virtual supports to improve access and outcomes for diverse young people in our region.

Qualifications

• Be a registered health professional who can work with young people and whānau.
• Able to work flexibly and collaboratively across community and health settings.
• Capable of operating within clinical scope and knowing when to seek support.
• Committed to culturally safe and equitable practice with Māori, Pacific and diverse communities.
• Passionate about improving access and outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Help young people aged 12–24 access the right support early.
• Collaborate with peer support, primary care, Māori and community providers.
• Support clients to identify what wellbeing means for them.

Skills

Youth engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Culturally safe practice

Working with diverse communities

Education

Registered health professional

Job description

Nelson Bays Primary Health is seeking a Youth Wellbeing Clinician to join our youth-focused primary mental health and wellbeing service. You will work as part of a collaborative team to connect with young people aged 12–24 to access early support and identify what wellbeing looks like for them.

The role emphasizes flexibility, cultural safety, and working across community, health settings, and virtual supports to improve access and outcomes for diverse young people in our region.