_{04th May, 2026}

Counsellor / Psychologist (Part-Time)
                                                                                                                  
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Maaori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across Taamaki Makaurau. Our mission is to provide high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to whaanau, with a dedicated focus on equity and culturally responsive care.
  
We are seeking a passionate and culturally responsive Counsellor or Psychologist to join our Kaupapa Maaori Mental Health Team.
  
This is a part-time position, working 2 days per week (6 hours per day), supporting individuals in our community with their mental health and wellbeing.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering mental health interventions within a primary care setting. This role focuses on supporting individuals and whaanau experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges, with an emphasis on kaupapa Maaori approaches, culturally safe practice and holistic wellbeing.
  
Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity
  
Your mahi will include:

• Provide counselling and/or psychological support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges
• Deliver brief interventions within a primary care setting
• Work collaboratively with whaanau, GPs, and community providers
• Support holistic wellbeing in alignment with Maaori health models
• Contribute to a culturally responsive, kaupapa Maaori approach to care

  
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako – Skills and experience

Ideally you will bring:

• Qualified Counsellor or Registered Psychologist
• ACC registered, or the ability to be registered with ACC is advantageous
• Experience in mental health service delivery
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of tikanga and commitment to culturally safe practice
• Understanding of kaupapa Maaori and whaanau centred approaches (desirable)
• Ability to engage effectively with Maaori, whaanau and diverse communities
• Good organisational and computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems
• Professional presentation and a strong work ethic
• Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Clean criminal record

If you are looking to make a difference and want to work within a kaupapa Maaori organisation, apply today recruitment@thc.org.nz
  
Applications close 5.00pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Please note that only New Zealand Citizens, Residents, or those with a valid work visa will be considered. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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