Coordinate perinatal mental health care for pregnant people and families in Northland

Registered Health Clinician - He Tupua Waiora (Pregnancy and Parental Service)

Permanent, part-time role (0.6FTE) working 24-hours per week, with potential to increase FTE within the wider Kia Tū Ngāwari team

Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team based in Manaia House in central Whangārei

See the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, everyday!

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 qualified and experienced Registered Health Clinician to join our Pregnancy and Parental Service He Tupua Waiora. Within this role, you will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team as well as tāngata whaiora, whānau, and their local communities.

You will be working with parents who are pregnant and/or have a child or children up to the age of three years, who present with co-existing problems involving drugs and/or alcohol, and who have a range of complex challenges that require the support of skilled clinicians both internal and external to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

About the Team/Service/Location

He Tupua Waiora is a specialist, community-based mental health and addictions service that supports wāhine, partners, and whānau during pregnancy and early parenting, with a strong focus on infant wellbeing. Our team, based in Manaia House in central Whangārei, works collaboratively using culturally safe, evidence-based practice to provide integrated care, coordination, and support for families with complex psychosocial and substance use needs.

About you

You will need:

  • A relevant health qualification, with current New Zealand professional registration and practicing certificate
  • Proven experience in mental health and/or addiction services, including case management, care coordination, and delivery of therapeutic interventions
  • Experience working within a harm reduction framework and supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs, ideally in community or perinatal settings
  • Excellent communication skills, teamwork and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and collaborate across multidisciplinary and interagency networks

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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