Perinatal Mental Health Clinician - 0.4 FTE

About the Role

Ideally suited for a Clinical Psychologist, Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse with experience in mental health care.  Whānau Whakapuawai is a kaupapa Māori Perinatal Mental Health service. This initiative is focused on addressing a significant gap in services to assist whānau Māori working through perinatal mental health issues such as postnatal depression and anxiety. The service offers a te awa whiria or braided river approach to care, integrating mātauranga Māori, cultural interventions and Western therapeutic modalities.

• Are you passionate about the wellbeing of Māori whānau?

• Do you have experience in mental health, perinatal/maternal mental health?

• Are you keen to work for a kaupapa Māori community organisation?

We would love to hear from you if you are a Clinical Psychologist, Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse with experience in mental health care to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Key service objectives include supporting Māori mother's/birthing parents working through complex needs, facilitating cultural connection and identity for whānau, and to whakamana whānau.

What we offer: 

• A kaupapa Māori work environment and culture where hauora is prioritised
• Education, training and ongoing development opportunities
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A day off on your birthday
• Fun daily whanaungatanga sessions

At Te Puawaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust, we are dedicated to working with whānau across the lifespan as they navigate all aspects of their health and wellbeing.

Applications close: Friday 2nd October 

Please note, only applications submitted via our website will be considered. Please go to https://tepuawaitanga.maori.nz/job-opportunitie to complete the online application form and provide a cover letter detailing your skills and relevant experience as well as an up-to-date CV.

For the full Job Description click here: 2026 Perinatal Mental Health Clinician - Whānau Whakapuāwai.pdf

(please click 'apply' if using Seek, here you will find the live link for the Job Description). 

For further queries contact Kate Nicoll [email protected] 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing to interviews quickly. We reserve the right to close advertising early if the position is filled during the advertising period.