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Published: 30 June, 2022

Workforce/s Workforces are inclusive of clinical, kaiāwhina, peer, and cultural roles, across a diverse range of support and service setting. Background This guide has been created to explain words and terms used within the  He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) framework .

Published: 25 February, 2026

“We are very pleased to see that over 6,000 more people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services, something that is largely due to an increase in the workforce.

Published: 29 May, 2025

By bringing a dedicated focus to investment, workforce and removing barriers, we will ensure more people will get the help they need.”

Published: 25 March, 2026

“While we are encouraged by workforce growth and acknowledge the Government’s  progress to improve access overall, there remains a long way to go when it comes to young people,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Sonya Russell.

Published: March 2026

Further work to achieve this vision needs to include: Funding and commissioning approaches that support change Evaluating impact of existing and new services Recruit and upskill a broad workforce Prioritise the enabling systems Build from existing strengths and innovation, including refinement of Access

Published: January 2026

We want our workforce to reflect our communities across Aotearoa and are actively seeking applications from people who represent that diversity.

Published: 4 November, 2025

Crisis support must be health-led, with a strong role for the lived experience workforce. People need a real choice of safe and welcoming options for both mental health and substance use crises.

Published: 24 March, 2026

Further work to achieve this vision needs to include: Funding and commissioning approaches that support change Evaluating impact of existing and new services Recruit and upskill a broad workforce Prioritise the enabling systems Build from existing strengths and innovation, including refinement of Access

Published: 4 July, 2024

The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 14 February, 2023

This is particularly true with respect to isolation and connectivity, workforce challenges in the economy and health services, and uncertainty in rural economies,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights.