Family Therapist - Eating Disorders

North Island - Hawkes Bay – Hastings, North Island

• Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Ngā Harakeke Mai Rongokako | Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS)
• Permanent, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

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

As a Family Therapist within the Eating Disorders Service, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist, evidence-based therapies to tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau. You'll provide interventions such as FBT, CBT-e, MANTRA, and DBT, supporting recovery through inclusive, culturally responsive care. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases, contribute to service development, and act as a resource for the wider Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS) team.

Based in Hastings and covering the wider Hawkes Bay region, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families.

About the Team / Service / Location

Ngā Harakeke Mai Rongokako – Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS) is a dedicated team supporting mental health and wellbeing for young people across Hawkes Bay. The Eating Disorders Service works collaboratively with paediatric and community services to provide holistic, family-centred care.

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About you

As a Family Therapist, you will bring :

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 review the position profile, click HERE to apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on

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

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