Te Ata Pūao Pukenga Hauora Hinengaro / Mental Health Clinician
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Based in Wairau / Blenheim
Full time
Applications close 16th February 2026
Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Piki Oranga is the largest tikanga Māori health provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui, delivering whānau centred services across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Our approach is grounded in our values, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Wairuatanga, Kotahitanga and Rangatiratanga, and our commitment to revitalising whānau wellbeing.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician / Te Ata Puāo Pūkenga Hauora Hinengaro to support Tangata Whaiora and their whānau experiencing mild to moderate distress. You will provide a blend of Māori health practices and evidence based clinical interventions, supporting whānau with holistic assessments, safety planning, therapeutic interventions, cultural korowai, and whānau ora planning.
This Wairau based role works as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinical and cultural practice, whānau advocacy, care coordination, and service delivery across our rohe.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
A relevant tertiary qualification in health or allied health
Current professional registration as a mental health practitioner
Strong clinical knowledge of mental health conditions and interventions
Commitment to kaupapa Māori approaches and whānau centred practice
Ability to conduct risk and cultural assessments confidently
Experience collaborating across agencies and teams
High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and mana enhancing practice
A full driver’s license and willingness to travel across the rohe.
Ngā hua o tēnei mahi |What we offer
A kaupapa Māori, values driven workplace
Supportive multidisciplinary team and leadership
Ongoing professional supervision and development
One week company leave in addition to annual leave
Tangihanga and sick leave available from day one
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Be part of a diverse rōpū of health professionals at Te Tauihu’s largest Māori health provider and help us make a real difference for whānau.
If you have any pātai, contact: Kate Pedersen – 027 269 4833
Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and hold a full driver’s license.
To complete an application form, click on the link
Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.
Pūkenga Atawhai / Registered Nurse
Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Based in Wairau / Blenheim
Permanent Full-time
Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Piki Oranga is a kaupapa Māori health service provider supporting whānau across Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough). Since 2014, we have delivered high-quality, whānau-centred care from our hubs in Whakatū (Nelson), Wairau (Blenheim), and Motueka, as well as through mobile clinics and home visits.
Our mission is to uplift and strengthen whānau so they can thrive:
“Me whakahaumanu te Mana o te whānau, ā ka haere whakamua – Revitalise whānau for their future.”
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We are seeking two passionate Registered Nurses to join our Wairau (Blenheim) team. These are community-based roles where your mahi genuinely makes a difference in the everyday lives of whānau.
This is a chance to work for a values-driven organisation, where you’ll be supported to deliver holistic, kaupapa Māori–aligned health services that improve outcomes for our community.
Your mahi will include:
Completing comprehensive health assessments and developing whānau-centred care plans
Supporting whānau as they work towards improved well-being using kaupapa Māori approaches
Providing health education and delivering meaningful health messages within the community
Collaborating with whānau, hapū, iwi, and community partners to achieve positive outcomes
Ko wai koe | About you
You are a registered health professional who is committed to delivering essential services in a way that upholds mana, dignity, and cultural safety.
You will bring:
A passion for improving health outcomes for Māori
Current NZ Nursing Council registration
Ideally, a Bachelor of Nursing
Personal attributes we value:
A warm approach, a good sense of humour, and alignment with our uara (values)
Flexibility, resilience, and a willingness to grow in a dynamic environment
Ngā hua o tēnei mahi | What we offer
Genuine work–life balance – no weekend or shift work
5 weeks leave – four weeks annual leave and one week company leave
Tangihanga and sick leave from your first day
A positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Be part of a diverse rōpū of health professionals at Te Tauihu’s largest Māori health provider and help us make a real difference for whānau.
If you have any pātai, contact: Emma Worseldine – 027 203 2292
Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and hold a full driver’s license.
To complete an application form, click on the link
Read the job description here
Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.