Join our Mental Health and Addiction teams

We are looking for talented people with experience in their health profession to fill vacancies in a variety of mental health and addiction roles. Check out some of our most in-demand roles below and register your interest in working with us.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora aims to provide consistent, equitable, quality care to all New Zealanders when they need it. Who you are or where you live should not determine the range and quality of services you receive.

If you have skills and experience in mental health and addiction and your profession is not one of our most in-demand roles, there could still be a job in Aotearoa New Zealand that is right for you. We have a variety of mental health and addiction roles in our community health workforce.

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Psychiatrists

Your skills are highly sought after in Aotearoa New Zealand. With diverse caseloads and flexible opportunities, you will wish you got here sooner.

Psychiatrists
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Mental Health Nurses

Bring your passion for providing world-class care and make a difference in our communities as a part of our mental health and addiction teams.

Nurses
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Psychologists

Your experience and knowledge as a Clinical Psychologist or specialisation in other areas in this field will be welcomed. Join us today.

Clinical Psychologists
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Addiction Practitioners

Our addiction workforce is varied and driven by a passion to support people and their whānau (family) get help. Be part of making a difference.

Register your interest in addiction practitioner roles
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Social Workers

Bring your empathy and passion to provide person-centred support for people and whānau (family). Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Register your interest in social worker roles
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Occupational Therapists

Your skills and drive to help people identify activities and occupations meaningful to their life are in demand here. Join us and make a difference.

Occupational Therapists

New Zealand's mental health and addiction settings

Health NZ

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora roles are primarily based in inpatient settings, as well as with community mental health and addiction teams. You could also be providing specialist consultation and liaison services to a range of health services.

Non-government organisations (NGOs)

NGOs support our communities' health and well-being support with the delivery of primary mental health and addiction services or specialist-level services including tamariki and rangatahi, community crisis respite and residential care. They include peer and lived experience led, Māori, Pacific and other providers and will get you working closely in diverse cultural settings.

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Explore New Zealand

Whether you prefer the vibrant urban centres of Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, the scenic landscapes of Otago and Nelson, or the close-knit community atmosphere in areas like Hawke's Bay and Taranaki, there’s a location to suit your lifestyle. 

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Explore New Zealand

Whether you prefer the vibrant urban centres of Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, the scenic landscapes of Otago and Nelson, or the close-knit community atmosphere in areas like Hawke's Bay and Taranaki, there’s a location to suit your lifestyle. 

Discover New Zealand

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