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Principal Adviser Mental Health and Addictions - Southern
New Zealand Government
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New Zealand, New Zealand
Location
New Zealand
Posted
April 11, 2026
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Job Description
* Influence mental health and addiction practice at a national, system‑wide level
* Use your clinical expertise to drive real impact for people with complex needs
* Lead with purpose in a role grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As Principal Adviser – Mental Health & Addictions, you will provide expert clinical leadership and strategic advice to support the delivery of safe, effective and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across Corrections.
Working at a national level, you will act as a subject matter expert, influencing practice, policy and service design to improve outcomes for people in our care. You will contribute to evidence‑based practice development, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives, while supporting complex and high‑risk case management.
The role partners closely with internal leaders and external agencies across the health and justice ...
* Use your clinical expertise to drive real impact for people with complex needs
* Lead with purpose in a role grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As Principal Adviser – Mental Health & Addictions, you will provide expert clinical leadership and strategic advice to support the delivery of safe, effective and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across Corrections.
Working at a national level, you will act as a subject matter expert, influencing practice, policy and service design to improve outcomes for people in our care. You will contribute to evidence‑based practice development, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives, while supporting complex and high‑risk case management.
The role partners closely with internal leaders and external agencies across the health and justice ...