Mental Health Professional

Job posted: 11/06/2026

Job closes: 09/07/2026

Company/Organisation Name:

Emerge Aotearoa

Company/Organisation Website:

www.emergeaotearoa.co.nz

About the Company/Organisation

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa (KPKOEA) is a national organisation providing services in mental health, addiction, disability, wellbeing, and housing. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life in the community of their choice. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to empowering whānau to thrive.

How to Apply

Apply now using the following link:
Mental Health Professional – Careers at Emerge Aotearoa

Job Description

Permanent full-time opportunity
Based in Rotorua

He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
Are you a passionate Mental Health Professional who wants to make a real difference for rangatahi?
Join our Te Puāwaitanga Youth Support Service, supporting young people aged upto 18 years old through mental health respite and day programmes. Working in a collaborative team, you’ll provide recovery-focused, client-centred care to rangatahi with complex needs.

In this role, you will:
- Provide clinical expertise to ensure safe, effective, and client-centred service delivery
- Assess and manage risk, with strong documentation, reporting, and communication
- Support rangatahi with daily living skills and community participation
- Contribute to assessments, care planning, rehabilitation, and recovery outcomes
- Provide clinical guidance to Support Workers
- Respond confidently to complex and high-risk situations
- Oversee client journeys from entry to exit, including pathways and support needs assessments
He kōrero mōu | About You

We're seeking someone who is positive, flexible, and compassionate, with the confidence and energy to thrive in a dynamic environment. You'll have a keen eye for noticing changes in behaviour and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis situations.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- Registration with a professional body covered by the HPCA Act, Social Worker Registration Act, or DAPAANZ
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Experience working in youth, mental health, addiction, disability, or community-based support services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, respectful relationships
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand and a current full driver's licence
- Ability to participate in on call roster
- Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this)
Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer
- Salary Range: $68,037.77 – $102,000 (based on relevant experience)
- Access to extensive wellbeing support – including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora (wellbeing) and personal growth
- Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more
- Generous leave entitlements including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive teams grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our Pou
- Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations

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