Te Kaupapa o te Tūranga – About the Role
Are you passionate about community wellbeing, culturally safe healthcare, and walking alongside whānau? Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician / Mataora in Training to join the Te Oranga Hinengaro team.
In this pivotal permanent, full-time role based at Te Puia Springs Hospital, you will deliver whānau-centred, culturally responsive mental health assessments, treatment, and recovery support to tāngata whai ora across rural communities in Te Tairāwhiti. Supported by clinical supervision, you will build expertise in Te Ao Māori and Mahi a Atua approaches while providing care to geographically dispersed rural areas.
Why Join Us?
- Rooted in Kaupapa Māori: Our vision is ‘Te Whakapūmau i te Mana Motuhake o Ngāti Porou mō ngā Uri Whakatipu’ — driving Ngāti Porou self-determination for future generations.
- Values-Driven Environment: We are guided by core values including Porou, Aroha, Kanohi Kitea, Manaaki, Tika/Pono, Ringa Raupa, and Pakari.
- Supported Professional Development: Develop sound clinical decision-making through hands-on practice, mentorship, and ongoing training along your approved training pathway.
- Community Focus: Deliver outreach services and advocate for equitable care access for communities facing geographical or social barriers.
Ngā Tohu Matauranga – Qualifications
- Training Pathway: Enrolled in, accepted into, or eligible for an approved training pathway in health, mental health, social services, counselling, psychology, or Mataora training.
- Growth Mindset: Commitment to completing required study, supervised practice, and competencies within agreed timeframes.
- Cultural Competence: A developing understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and Te Ao Māori approaches to wellbeing.
- Licence & Travel: A full New Zealand driver licence to manage travel across rural settings.
- Communication & Relationships: Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to foster respectful relationships with tāngata whai ora, whānau, hapū, and iwi.
- Health & Safety: Full alignment with workplace immunisation requirements (including annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations) and a commitment to a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
Desirable Extra Skills:
- Proficiency in Te Reo Māori.
- Being a Mataora Graduate of Te Kurahuna.
- Experience in rural health or community mental health and addiction services.
Me Pēhea e Tono | Apply Now
If you are hardworking, dependable, and ready to contribute to our healthcare team, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV to careers@tronp.org.nz outliningyour experience and motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand and willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting, Children’s Act checks, and other screening as required.
60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employmentlegislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trialperiods, further information is available upon request.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,and interviews maybe held as applications are received.
