Support Worker - ICAMHS

Support Worker – ICAMHS, Nelson Community, Permanent Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a role that will have a significant impact on the future health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members and their whanau.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Support Worker – ICAMHS , you will: 

• support the clinical team at ICAMHS with an emphasis on supporting the specialist eating disorder clinicians and other health professionals in the delivery of quality client care;
• ensure that services are provided efficiently, safely and effectively. This could include working across multiple services including ICAMHS, Paediatrics and Wahi Oranga.

This is a permanent full time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) is a regional service for infants, children and youth aged up to aged 18 years with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Our disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and support workers, all trained in a range of treatment modalities.

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About you

As a Support Worker – ICAMHS , you will: 

• be the type of person who fits into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines;
• engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients, their support networks and other agencies and service providers;
• preferably have had experience working within a mental health setting;
• have a passion for delivering services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties;
• have excellent skills in relationship development.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Susan Murray Addiction Services Support Coordinator on Susan.Murray@nmdhb.govt.nz

Job ref: R1N25-272

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.