Job Description

Ko wai mātou | Who are we
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

This fixed term role provides evidence-informed assessment and therapeutic interventions, integrating clinical expertise within a Te Kaupapa Māori service model. You will balance clinical safety with tikanga-based practice and indigenous narrative therapies, working collaboratively to deliver holistic, whānau-centred care.

Why Join us?

• Be part of a kaupapa-driven service making a meaningful difference

• Work in a supportive team that values clinical and cultural expertise equally

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• Contribute to innovative, integrated models of care for whānau

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

You are a skilled clinician who values holistic, culturally responsive care and thrives in a collaborative environment.

• A relevant qualification (Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing or similar)

• Hold and maintain a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

• Experience in mental health and/or addictions

• Strong skills in assessment, therapy delivery, and risk management

• A genuine commitment to Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and whānau-centred practice

• The ability to build trusted relationships and contribute to a multidisciplinary team

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga

• Respect

• Resilience

• Whānau outcome focused

• Collaboration

• Cultural Understanding

Key Result Areas:

• Undertake comprehensive clinical and risk assessments using evidence-based tools

• Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions, including CBT and psychotherapy, alongside approaches such as pūrākau

• Provide timely, responsive support, aiming for contact within 24–48 hours

• Develop and implement effective safety plans for whānau in distress

• Work within a “no wrong door” approach, ensuring seamless access to support

• Provide clinical guidance and mentoring to Mataora and non-clinical kaimahi

• Ensure all practice is grounded in Te Ao Māori and tikanga principles

Role Specific Competencies

• Clinical Assessment & Risk Management

• Therapeutic Intervention Delivery

• Whānau-Centered Case Management

• Clinical–Cultural Integration

• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration & Clinical Leadership

Requirements & Checks
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report

• Qualification Check

• Drivers Licence Check

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!