Primary Mental Health Clinician - (Fixed Term)
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Fixed Term until August 2026
Salary: The appointing salary for this role will be between $87,600 and $115,000 dependent on skills and experience.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Mental Health Clinician to join our Health Services team at Wintec | Te Pūkenga. This position plays a vital role in supporting the hauora (wellbeing) of ākonga (students) through the provision of equitable, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health care.
This role exists to ensure ākonga are well supported in their academic journey through early intervention, therapeutic care, and referral support where needed. The clinician will work closely with a team of nurses, counsellors, and external health providers, contributing to a holistic model of care that prioritises inclusion, responsiveness, and success for all ākonga.
The Primary Mental Health Clinician is based in our Health Services Team | Te Pūkenga, reporting to the Health Services Lead and will be responsible for:
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic interventions in response to mental health needs of ākonga.
- Providing culturally appropriate and clinically sound brief interventions and therapeutic care.
- Collaborating with internal and external services to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Supporting ākonga to achieve their study goals through early identification of concerns and proactive mental health support.
- Contributing to the development of mental health initiatives within the wider Student Support ecosystem.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration as a mental health professional (e.g. Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychologist).
- Experience in delivering mental health services, ideally within a primary or community care setting.
- Knowledge of mental health models and evidence-based therapeutic practices, including brief interventions.
- An understanding of the needs of a diverse tertiary student population, including Māori, Pacific, international, and neurodiverse ākonga.
- The ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
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 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.
For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks. The successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process, including but not limited to a New Zealand Police vet, as this role has been identified as a children’s worker.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Apply now and help us support the wellbeing and success of our ākonga.
