Mental Health Clinician

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Job Description

We’re in search of an experienced and culturally competent and skilled Mental Health Clinician, internally known as a Case Manager, to join Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care, part of the Student and Scholarly Services division. Campus Care coordinates personal and wellbeing support for our students and directs them to appropriate resources and further assistance.

You will be part of a small, high-performing team committed to supporting students to overcome barriers to success and to navigate the University’s support systems with empathy and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Triage and manage referrals from staff, students, and other members of the University community.
• Assess risk and provide professional, timely responses to urgent or complex situations.
• Develop and manage support plans for students with wellbeing concerns or complex needs.
• Collaborate with academic, professional, and external support services to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and prepare reports as required.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues across the University about student wellbeing and response processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the service and its referral processes.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.

This role is based on the City Campus.

Remuneration is $83,300 - $102,900 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be a registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with experience working with people who may be facing mild to severe mental health concerns.

Required qualifications

Preferred qualifications

About the team

Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care coordinates personal and wellbeing support for students. It provides early and holistic support with the aim of preventing further escalation, reducing the burden on the student of accessing help, minimising duplication and gaps in service provision across support providers, and minimising the burden on academic and other non-support staff of assessment and referral requirements.

What we offer

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 21 November 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Chanel Tafa via for a confidential conversation. We do not accept applications by email.

We will begin reviewing applications as they come in and may close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

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