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Mental Health Clinician iCAMHS

Mental Health Clinician
Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS)
Health New Zealand Lakes (Taupo based)
Monday to Friday, 0800-1630, or pro-rata for part time
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated mental health professional such as Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team at Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) in Taupō. Taupō is a beautiful place to live, with access to mountains, lakes, rivers and oceans and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice for professional couples, families and individuals that have a passion for life and the outdoors.
About you
- It is essential that the successful candidate has strong mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention skills. The successful candidate should also be able to work efficiently both independently and with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team. An ability to connect and build a trusting relationship with a wide range of people from the community is essential, whether it be on site, at schools, homes or other settings.
- Applicants must have registration, or be eligible for registration, with a NZ professional body, hold a current full clean NZ drivers licence, and meet requirements for the children’s worker safety checks.
- We welcome applications from experienced clinicians who can demonstrate a commitment to working with tamariki, rangitahi and their whanau.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
About us
iCAMHS provides multi-disciplinary mental health services to those in our community who are experiencing the highest needs. iCAMHS Rotorua is based in Te Aka Mauri, the Children’s Health Hub, housed in the Rotorua Public Library. The Taupō iCAMHS team is based on the Taupō Hospital site.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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As per the relevant collective agreement
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Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position descriptions and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Field at angela.field@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

Job details
Job Reference: | TAU01945 | |
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Job type: | Permanent Part time | |
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Closes: | 21-Feb-2025 | |
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