5 Clinical Psychologist Mental Health Older Adults jobs in New Zealand

Are you a Counselor or Psychotherapist looking to work remotely and provide quality mental health support to clients? MindFi, a Mental Health and Wellbeing platform, is looking for Care Providers to join our network.

As a Care Provider, you will play an integral role in making high-quality care accessible to people across Asia-Pacific Region and Europe.

What You Can Expect at MindFi:

• Freelance & Remote: Work on your terms, alongside your existing practice.
• Diverse Opportunities: Opportunities to provide psychotherapy/counselling/coaching sessions, lead support groups, and deliver Masterclasses.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a growing community dedicated to mental well-being.

For Counselors

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Registration/membership with relevant professional bodies and/or associations in your Country
• Minimum of 3 years experience in providing counseling services, especially online counselling.

MindFi pursues a simple mission: making mental wellness culturally relevant and accessible to all of Asia. The MindFi platform delivers a full spectrum of mental health and wellbeing support to corporate clients and individual users. To empower lasting mental wellness for the modern professional, the platform serves 24/7 self-care and community-care services, intelligent matching with therapists and coaches, and personalized wellbeing tools in a single cross-platform mobile app.

Headquartered in Singapore, MindFi is the mental health and wellness provider of choice for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and corporations in APAC. To become a part of the #MindFitness movement, visit mindfi.co or download the app on the App Store or Google Play.

We are currently recruiting for Mental Health Support Workers/Rehabilitation Coaches to work with our Mental Health/Traumatic Brain Injury clients at our West and South Auckland facilities.

We are The Goodwood Park Healthcare Group, a well established, innovative and leading provider of community and residential services for people who have a Mental Health Illness or Traumatic Brain Injury. We constantly strive to ensure our clients are receiving services that are of the highest quality and promote better health and wellbeing.

We have full time (40 hours per week) positions available across all seven days of the week. There are a variety of different shifts available, both morning and afternoon, so there is quite alot of flexibility in work hours if you desire. These roles are available at our Kumeu, Ranui, Kelston sites in West Auckland and our Ramarama site in South Auckland.

About the role:

As a Mental Health Support Worker/Rehabilitation Coach you will work with our clients to provide support and encouragement as they go about their daily tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining their safety and providing guidance whilst joining them on various outings and participating in daily activities. You will help them achieve their goals as per their plans.

You will help to foster hope, identify strengths and develop resilience recognising that these are key components of the approach to leading a more positive and independent life.

The overall purpose of this role is to achieve maximised level of independence for our clients whilst providing a positive and safe living environment.

What you will need:

• Team oriented and be a great communicator
• A full New Zealand driver licence, or an International driver licence which you will convert to a New Zealand driver licence as soon as you are reasonably able to do so
• Proficient computer literacy - Microsoft suite
• NZ residency/valid NZ work visa
• A sense of humour
• Compassionate, caring, patient
• Common sense, problem solving ability
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive pay rate
• Fixed days of work (no more rotating rosters)
• Learn as you earn - if you don't have a health qualification, you simply need the drive to complete a Certificate in Health & Wellbeing during your time with us
• Lots of training and career progression on offer
• You will be well rewarded in exchange for your hard work!

Our organisation provides support and coaching for new learning opportunities and we take pride in developing our staff whilst also growing our services and supporting our clients.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to take, please apply now by emailing your cv.

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: Auckland, New Zealand Public Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-time 
Service: Adult Community Mental Health Services

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within Auckland's public healthcare system, you will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive mental health care to adults in the community. You will work within a well-established, multidisciplinary service committed to holistic and recovery-oriented treatment that reflects the cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

This is a permanent position that supports a team aligned with the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) , delivering services that uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive for equity in mental health outcomes, particularly for Māori and Pacific peoples.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for adult clients.
• Manage psychiatric reviews and provide clinical leadership in risk assessment and management.
• Collaborate effectively with psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer support workers, and cultural advisors within the community team.
• Contribute to shared decision-making and person-centred care in partnership with service users and whānau.
• Uphold safe prescribing practices and monitor the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and registrars.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews, and peer consultation forums.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives, service development, and continuing professional education.
• Promote equity, cultural competence, and trauma-informed care as core principles of service delivery.
• Support the implementation of Māori models of care and ensure alignment with cultural frameworks that enhance access and responsiveness for tangata whaiora.

Qualification & Registration:

• Eligible for vocational registration as a psychiatrist with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) .

• FRANZCP or equivalent international qualification in psychiatry.

• Current Annual Practising Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).

Experience & Attributes:

• Prior experience working in adult community mental health settings.

• Understanding of recovery principles and a commitment to collaborative, strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and across systems of care.
• Cultural competence and a deep commitment to bicultural practice and the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Awareness of the social determinants of mental health and the ability to tailor treatment accordingly.

• Strong documentation, clinical reasoning, and risk management skills.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience working with Māori and Pacific populations.

• Familiarity with the CAPA model or similar collaborative care frameworks.
• Interest in service innovation, equity initiatives, and integrated models of care.
• Ability to mentor trainees, support workforce development, or lead service projects.

• Salary range : $90,000 NZD - $125,000 NZD per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive immigration support , including visa sponsorship and professional licensing assistance.
• Financial relocation package , covering international relocation and settlement costs.
• The opportunity to work in one of New Zealand's most vibrant, multicultural cities Auckland offers beautiful natural landscapes, excellent schooling, and a high quality of life.
• A values-driven, public health service committed to equity , collaboration , and culturally safe care .
• Access to ongoing professional development , supervision, and service leadership opportunities.
• A supportive team environment that values wellbeing, diversity, and career progression.

If you are passionate about equitable mental health care and would like to contribute your expertise to a forward-thinking community service in Aotearoa New Zealand, we invite you to apply.

This role is open to international candidates and we provide full immigration support for you and your family.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact our international recruitment team today.