Kia Ora Ake – Clinician

Your Career - For People, For Purpose At Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa, we invite you to apply your skills and make a meaningful impact every day. About the Company Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national, purpose-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives. We offer essential services in areas such as mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing. Guided by strong values and a whanau-first approach, we collaborate with individuals, families, and communities to help them thrive. About the Role We are excited to present an opportunity for a Kia Ora Ake - Clinician to join our newly established, locally co-designed tamariki hinengaro wellbeing service in Counties Manukau. The Kia Ora Ake service is part of the national Mana Ake programme, which focuses on supporting tamariki aged 5-12, along with their whanau and schools, in addressing their mental and emotional wellbeing. This is a full-time role based at our Lambie Drive, Manukau office, working Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). As a Clinician, you will utilize your clinical skills to support tamariki through both individual and group sessions, contributing to comprehensive school wellbeing strategies. You will also serve as a cultural and clinical change agent, embedding practices that align with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promoting culturally safe care. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting clinical assessments, treatment, and interventions for tamariki with mild-to-moderate mental health needs - Delivering group-based or class-wide wellbeing sessions and activities - Collaborating with whanau, schools, kura Maori, health providers, and other professionals - Applying trauma-informed, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate approaches - Contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive team culture - Supporting quality documentation, risk management, and service development About You We seek a skilled and compassionate clinician who thrives in collaborative, community-based environments. You should be culturally responsive, values-driven, and passionate about the wellbeing of tamariki. To be successful in this role, you will bring: - A relevant tertiary qualification and full registration with a current APC (e.g., Social Worker, Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or DAPAANZ-registered Clinician) - Experience working with tamariki and whanau, ideally in school, community, or mental health settings - Confidence in clinical assessment, documentation, and safety planning - The ability to coach and support others while working as part of a multidisciplinary team - A full NZ driver licence and the ability to travel within the local area Benefits At Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa, you will be part of a values-driven organization that genuinely embodies its commitment to whanau and cultural responsiveness. We offer a work environment where values are not just words on a page. Our benefits include: - A competitive salary range of $84,512.11 - $102,000, based on experience - Ongoing professional development, paid APC, and regular clinical supervision - Cultural and wellbeing leave entitlements - A team that values your voice and honors your cultural identity - Discounts through partners like Southern Cross, PB Tech, Anytime Fitness, and more - The opportunity to contribute to a transformative kaupapa that helps tamariki and whanau thrive Join us and apply your skills to make a difference every day at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa. Your career awaits, where we focus on people and purpose.