Co Existing Problems Clinician

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 our Co-Existing Problems Clinician, youll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting tamariki and rangatahi with both mental health and substance use challenges. Youll provide assessment, treatment, with a focus on early intervention services, while helping to develop resources that reduce the impact of health and social issues in our community.

This role is dynamic and collaborative - working alongside social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and community partners to deliver holistic, age-appropriate care. Youll also offer consultation and support to colleagues, contributing to a service thats grounded in equity, cultural safety, and whānau-centred practice.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our CAFS team is based in Hastings and serves the wider Hawkes Bay region, including Napier, Wairoa and Central Hawkes Bay. Were passionate about supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau through culturally responsive, compassionate care.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

To thrive in this role, youll bring :

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification (e.g. AOD Studies, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy)
• Registration with a national body and a current APC
• 2 to 5 years of clinical experience, ideally in child and adolescent mental health
• Familiarity with therapeutic modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and the Maudsley Approach
• Strong communication skills and cultural competence, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A current full New Zealand drivers licence

Experience in co-existing disorders and a DAPAANZ membership are desirable.

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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