Clinical Youth Practitioner, Primary Mental Health

21 hours ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Fonua Ola Network Trust Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Job description

Clinical Youth Practitioner

Fonua Ola Network Trust

Unit 7/20 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland

Full-time | Pasifika Primary Mental Health & Addiction Service


About Fonua Ola

Fonua Ola Trust is a not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Pasifika families through holistic, culturally grounded social and primary mental health services.

We are proud to serve Pasifika families and communities — by Pasifika, for Pasifika.

Our Vision:

Health, Happiness and Hope for All

Our Mission:

To serve Pasifika families with excellence and integrity.

Our Core Values:

  • Serve with faith and excellence
  • Act and lead with integrity
  • Culture is valued and celebrated

Clinical Youth Practitioner

Are you passionate about young people and registered to a professional body? Social worker,

Counsellor, Health Professional etc.?

Are you excited about making a real difference in the lives of Pasifika young people?

Fonua Ola is seeking a motivated and skilled registered professional to join our team of Youth Practitioners dedicated to supporting our Pasifika Youth. We're looking for someone who is culturally aware, values relationships, and is committed to serving our young people to the best of their ability.

As a Youth Practitioner with Fonua Ola, you will:

  • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, mental health or other related subject domains
  • Be registered with the relevant professional body
  • Be creative and confident in the delivery of youth programmes and youth engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with Fonua Ola services, government agencies, and community partners to provide holistic, wraparound support to Pasifika Youth.
  • Assess, develop plans, and walk alongside young people to achieve their goals.
  • Record and update notes efficiently and accurately on our database.
  • The ability to speak a Pacific language and demonstrate cultural competence is an advantage.
  • Manage your workload independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
  • Be a confident facilitator and public speaker.
  • Hold a full clean NZ Driver's License.
  • Be a NZ citizen or a Permanent Resident.

What we offer:

  • Ongoing professional development and supervision.
  • Support with your professional body registration fees.
  • A mobile phone and laptop for work use.
  • Life Insurance.
How to Apply

If you are passionate about empowering Pasifika youth and ready to bring your skills and heart to a growing organisation — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying.

Applications close: Friday, 05 December 2025, at 5:00 pm.

For further details please contact:

Eileen Mahe on mobile number

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