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1.0FTE (40 hours per week), Permanent Position

Lived Experience is Required

We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Māori (Māori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whānau (families).

We follow a proven Māori model of care that puts whānau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.

Our services include two GP practices across two locations in New Plymouth and Whaitara, a community nursing team made up of long-term health, diabetes, cancer, child and respiratory specialists, mental health and addiction services, social service navigator support, alcohol and drug recovery, and youth services to help whānau address life issues that may impact their overall health and wellbeing.

Our mahi (work) is challenging, fulfilling and can be life changing.

As an organisation, we want our kaimahi (employees) to be at their best. This means we look after you and put your health and wellbeing first. If you’re keen to work in a fun working environment where your professional growth and development means you are supported to be the best you can be, Tui Ora is the place for you.

Taranaki - like no other

The Taranaki region has so much to offer as a place to live with epic mountain trails, miles of coastline and world class surf breaks, vibrant urban centres, a multitude of gardens and parks, and a major events calendar that includesTe Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga (2025),WOMAD, the Festival of Lights and the Taranaki Arts Festival.

The majestic sight of our maunga Taranaki (Mt Taranaki) provides a breath-taking backdrop to each day, while the opportunities for weekend adventures or a relaxing time-out are endless. A thriving café culture, top quality restaurants, theatres and concerts, art galleries and museums, mountain-bike park, fishing, sailing, walking – you are never short of options in Taranaki.

Find out more about what it is like to live and work in this amazing region here. Or use

He aha tā mātou | What we offer

Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!

A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)

Four Wellbeing Leave days annually

Professional Development

A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment

A fantastic location to work and live

A competitive remuneration package.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Utilise your own Lived Experience to support whānau to navigate their journery within Mental Health and Addiction Services (Tui Ora and Health NZ Taranaki). The service objectives are to provide goal and solution-centered interventions; acknowledging and raising the voice of whānau / whaiora.

Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have

Personal Experience with Mental Health and or Addiction challenges is essential

Lived Experience of Mental Health concerns that resulted in receiving psychiatrist level of care

An established Recovery Plan, with ongoing wellbeing strategies

Advocacy/peer support training or similar is preferred e.g. New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support

Experience and be comfortable promoting mental wellness on an individual and at a community level

The ability to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training and development

The ability to practice in a recovery and strengths-focused way

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Proficient skills using a computer and preferably experience using client management systems.

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team

Excellent organisation skills and able to take responsibility for completion of tasks

A strong work ethic, demonstrated by a high level of integrity, reliability, efficiency, and self-management

Excellent attention to detail

The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

The ability to demonstrate practical understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing Māori communities

Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable)

A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

Rewards of this role comes when you see whānau enact their Tino Rangatiratanga.

You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau/family, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.

We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Māori journey.

Join us and explore what is possible.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Please apply online via thislink:

To find out more about what it is like to work at Tui Ora visitWork here | Supporting all Taranaki whānau

Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications Close on 14 July 2025 (please note, we may begin screening and shortlisting before the closing date).

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