Clinical Coordinator For Mental Health Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital/Kenepuru Hospital/Hutt Valley Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part time (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

MHNASC is a specialist mental health service, part of the MHAIDS Operations Centre and covers the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district.

The team are registered mental health professionals who provide comprehensive assessments of mental health and addictions support needs for people aged 18 and over and refers them to services in the community. These services may include community-based supports, home based support and housing and recovery residential accommodation.

The purpose of the clinical coordinator's role is to coordinate the work and support the development of staff and the functioning of the team.

About the Team/Service Location

MHNASC is a friendly, supportive and hardworking team who:

• Believe that caring for each other is an essential part of working in the mental health field.
• Are passionate about finding solutions for the people that we work with.
• Will support you to extend your knowledge and expertise as a clinician.

About you

• Registered mental health professional with current practising certificate and a minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
• Sound knowledge of MHNASC and NGO services.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in the service coordinator role with a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• A personal commitment to on-going learning and development.
• Strong and successful experience in leading and delivering comprehensive assessments, and working in collaboration with people and their whānau to ensure best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Record of working successfully within complex systems to collaborate and facilitate positive outcomes.
• Experience in using critical thinking and judgement on how best to allocate resources to support the recommendations from the assessment.
• Proficiency in using technology within the workplace.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.
• Full driver's licence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21st December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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