Kaiawhina For Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS)

Location: Wellington, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)

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

The Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic Kaiawhina to join our unique multi-disciplinary team. This exciting role will focus on supporting Maori tangata whaiora and their whanau as they journey through the service. It will work collaboratively with the team to develop better pathways for Maori who experience eating disorders, to enhance treatment outcomes. The purpose of the role is also to challenge stigma and discrimination and proactively promote inclusion and diversity.

The salary range for this role is $77,000 - $87,000 pro rated for hours worked.

About the Team/Service/ Location

CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area - from nutritional counselling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeutic Day Programme.

CREDS is excited to welcome a Kaiāwhina who can walk with us on our journey to better understanding and responding to the needs of Whānau Māori.

About you

If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by eating disorders, have excellent communication skills and whakapapa please do not hesitate to apply. Driving license is essential.

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 25th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Thompson at emma.thompson@mhaids.health.nz

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