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Published: 31 May, 2023

Our young people deserve better,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano. “The workforce has grown for specialist adult mental health and addiction services over the last five years, but workforce vacancies have doubled.

Published: 4 July, 2024

As well as being about accountability, the targets can help people working across the system to see where they can do better,” Mr Wano said. 

Published: 7 August, 2025

  At the same time, we have also ensured both our Te Tauākī ki te Tiriti o Waitangi and Lived Experience position statements continue to reflect our commitment to contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all.

Published: 15 May, 2023

It is for them and future generations that we stand up for a better future of mental health support.

Published: January 2026

Please email your completed application form with your resume and cover letter to hr@mhwc.govt.nz . You will receive an acknowledgement email within one business day so please do contact us if you have not heard back.

Published: 1 October, 2020

more about the He Ara Āwhina Expert Advisory Group, download their Terms of Reference below: He Ara Āwhina Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference [PDF, 246 KB] He Ara Āwhina Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference [DOCX, 87 KB] The Expert Advisors were Sharon Shea (Chair) (she / her) Peter

Published: 14 February, 2023

To keep the momentum going, we call for greater involvement of rural communities (particularly rural Māori) in planning and decision-making and better understanding of the diverse needs, challenges and experiences of rural communities.”

Published: 10 July, 2023

   “People found these orders counter-productive and they impacted on the relationship between tāngata whaiora and clinicians. Use of these orders is not aligned with New Zealand’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights obligations and they are not effective.”

Published: 9 April, 2025

In areas where improvements can be introduced now, there is the opportunity for people in need to be better supported by a health response. People need to have confidence in the plans and implementation approach.

Published: 3 December, 2025

Having a plan to support the workforce and address workforce shortages, improved prevalence information, and better data systems, will provide a solid foundation for enabling system changes that are most effective in improving access and addressing