Company Description
Who we are
Whāraurau works to improve the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children, and youth, and those who care for them, by providing workforce development within the mental health and addiction sector in Aotearoa. Through UniServices, a wholly owned social impact company of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, we are contracted by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Education to grow the capacity and capability of the infant, child, adolescent and youth mental health (ICAMH) and addictions workforces. We offer a range of e‑Learning courses, training, webinars and service supports that are government funded and free to access.
Job Description
- Provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise in maternal mental health and trauma
- A 1-year fixed term part time 8-12 hours per week in either Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch
- Shape the future of maternal and ICAMH/AOD workforce development
The opportunity
Step into a senior clinical leadership role within a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to make evidence-based, practice-informed ICAMH workforce development truly accessible. You will bring clinical subject matter expertise to the forefront in maternal mental health and trauma. You will develop targeted programmes, and champion initiatives that support and empower the needs of the maternal and ICAMH/AOD workforce. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate workforce development initiatives across both online and in-person platforms.
- Equip kaimahi with the tools and strategies they need to apply knowledge meaningfully in their day-to-day practice.
- Work with diverse perspectives and weave together ideas and expertise to create cohesive and impactful programmes.
- With a strong understanding of cultural safety, you’ll guide workers to implement new approaches that reflect the values and needs of the communities they serve.
Qualifications
Your skills and experience:
It is essential for you to hold:
- Relevant advanced post graduate clinical qualifications within maternal and infant, child and youth mental health i.e., psychology, social work, psychiatry, senior practitioner mental health nursing.
- 10+ years post graduate experience in infant, child and youth mental health and wellbeing and addictions fields.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of infant, child, youth and family/whānau mental health and AOD.
- Experience in Aotearoa New Zealand mental health and addiction sector with knowledge of workforce needs and issues.
- Experience in developing and delivering adult education training programmes.
- Superior interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of adult learning styles and best practice approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an ability to apply this in practice.
Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Additional Information
What we offer:
Great benefits, including 5 weeks annual leave, up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme, eye-testing & glasses subsidies, access to discounts on health insurance & gym membership. We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.
PD Consultant Clinical Facilitator Jul 2025 Wharaurau.pdf
Please submit your application by 30 July 2025. Note we may interview prior to the close date.
Honoa te tangata ki te tangata, te tangata ki te taiao, te tangata ki te rangahau, rangahaua ki whai hua.
(Linking people to people, people to the world around us, people to research, research that brings ideas to life.)