Mental Health Clinician

Posted: 05/06/2026

Closing Date: 19/06/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dunedin

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About Pact

At Pact, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected life.

We are a leading provider of community, vocational, and residential support across New Zealand. We support people with intellectual disabilities, mental health and addiction challenges, and young people, to reach their goals and build independence. Our passionate team walks alongside individuals, empowering them to thrive in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

The Role

The role will provide education and support to teams working with dual diagnosis across Dunedin. If you have an interest in communication styles, positive behaviour support strategies, we would love to hear from you.

Pact is a growing NGO that already employs several registered health professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive clinician to join the Pact team and make a real impact in the community. You will receive support and tailored professional development opportunities thanks to a personalised training budget.

Desired Skills and Experience

You will need to have relevant clinical qualifications, registration and an annual practicing certificate – e.g. Registered Psychologist, Registered Nurse (with mental health experience) to be considered for this role.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience with mental health disorders and understanding of behavioural difficulties
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team of professionals and work collaboratively with external stake holders
• Ability to work effectively, safely and creatively with clients and their family/whanau
• If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
• A full driver’s license and computer skills.
• You must be available for an interview in Dunedin if successfully shortlisted