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$77,107-$113,392 per year (Pro rata 0.5/20 hours per week)

Tena koutou katoa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa, Talofa lava, Kamusta, Namaste, Ni hao, Hola.

Can you make a difference and influence positive change in people’s lives and their family and community? Would you like to work in a dynamic team that supports strengths-based, culturally responsive ways of working? Do you have a passion for supporting others to thrive through individual and family brief intervention and tailored group programme outreach that meet the needs of our community?

This role aims to increase access and equity of access to mental health support for people with mild to moderate needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered Practitioner / Clinician, have experience delivering diverse range of strengths-based approaches, cultural practices and working within Pacific models of care that meet the mental health and wellbeing needs of those we work with and their families.

You will have a minimum 3-4 years’ relevant experience working in mental health, providing clinical expertise in assessment, intervention and case management. The ideal candidate will support our programme and community outreach design and delivery.

We are looking for a fully registered Practitioner / Clinician to join our team. 

You will hold a recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. nursing, social work, psychology, counselling, occupational therapy) and a current registration with a relevant professional body – such as the HPCA, DAPAANZ, NZAC, or SWRB along with a current practicing certificate.

This position is fixed term, 0.5 FTE (20 hrs per week) and based in Oamaru, Waitaki until June 2026. For further information please email tania@oamarupacific.nz to receive an information pack.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV attached and email to 
tania@oamarupacifc.nz.

Applications close: Friday 25th July2025.