Intake Clinician For Wellington Central – CADS Community Mental Health Locality
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ
Location: Wellington Central – CADS Community Mental Health Locality
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1FTE)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Adelaide Road Community Mental Health and Addictions Services are located within walking distance of many community services and amenities. There are many low cost carparks available, including Wellington Hospital, which is within walking distance nearby. A Bus stop is at the front of the building on Adelaide Rd.
The service is busy and you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary Team, an expectation of the role is that you will be able to adapt as needed to change focus, on the Category of Intake role as required, along with an aptitude to assess risk and escalate a referral if the need arises.
The salary range for this role is between $84,927-$110,290 depending on experience.
About the Team/Service Location
Our base is located in Mount Cook/Newtown, close to central Wellington. The Wellington Locality encompasses the Wellington Central Home Base, Wellington South Home Base, and Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS). We also operate a dedicated learning and development centre that supports staff career progression and fosters a culture of collaboration and mutual support across teams. The service runs Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, excluding public holidays.
About you
• Current Practicing Certification in your discipline either Social Work or Senior Registered Nurse.
• With extensive experience and knowledge in Psychiatry
• Post Graduate qualifications or working towards this currently
• Sound understanding of the role of Triage Clinician
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and its practical applications
• Experience with working as an active member of a multi-disciplinary Team
• Good Microsoft Capabilities.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne Lovgren via email: Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: MHA056-26
Location: Wellington Community
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026