Lived Experience (Consumer) Advisor

New Zealand Government
📍 Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand 💼 Permanent Full time 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

Lived Experience Advisor, Nelson Hospital, Permanent
Full-time
* Work in a role where you get
to facilitate, strategically advise and engage with service providers, staff
and management. * Join the Mental Health and Addiction Leadership Team
in a region of abundant sunshine, work life balance and stunning outdoor
scenery.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
As a Lived Experience Advisor in the Mental Health and
Addiction services, you will provide strategic advice from the
perspective of individuals with lived experience of mental distress and/or
addiction to the organisation. You'll work across our services and region with
a focus on systemic issues related to the needs and values of tāngata whai ora
Māori and their whānau.
A key component of this role will be acting as the...

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Job Details

  • Location Nelson, Nelson Region
  • Job Type Permanent Full time
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date July 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 11, 2026