Behavioral Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Kaitūhono

This is a Full time job

New role in a purpose driven and values led early childhood centre
Additional leave – Birthday & “Soul Care’ leave
Competitive wage in a supportive team

New role in a purpose driven and values led early childhood centre
Additional leave – Birthday & “Soul Care’ leave
Competitive wage in a supportive team

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara is looking for a Kaitūhono to provide advocacy & practical support for tamariki & whānau in a nurturing early childhood setting.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Parenting Programmes Coordinator

at Jigsaw Whanganui

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions
Be your authentic self at work

Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions
Be your authentic self at work

Support positive change for parents, children, and whānau

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Listed eleven days ago

Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide)

at Ruapotaka Primary School

This is a Part time job

Panmure, Auckland

$24 – $25 per hour

Support students with diverse needs in a vibrant, inclusive school. Make a meaningful difference today.

subClassification: Teaching Aides & Special NeedsTeaching Aides & Special Needs

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Whanau Ora – Navigator

at Mapu Maia

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$77,900 – $85,000 per year

The Whanau Ora Navigator will be skilled at identifying & supporting Pacific Whanau with high needs to achieve wellbeing and self-determination.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Navigator Practice Lead (Auckland Based)

at The Cause Collective

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Help build a confident, culturally grounded Navigator workforce.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

27d ago

Listed ten days ago

Tataki e Hala - School Connector

at Mapu Maia

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$68,000 – $72,000 per year

Interested in supporting community and wellbeing of young children

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Support Worker - Whangārei (Behavioural Support)

at IHC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

We're looking for strong, resilient Support Workers to step up and support with complex behavioural support needs. Full and part time opportunities

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

16d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Service Commissioning Lead

at The Cause Collective

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Join Tātou Collective and help transform outcomes for Pacific families across Aotearoa.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Trainer and Facilitator

at Safeguarding Children

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$60 – $70 per hour

Join a passionate team delivering safeguarding and child protection training that empowers people to keep children safe.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

Child Protection Consultant

at Child Matters NZ

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato(Hybrid)

Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference
Use your knowledge to promote children’s wellbeing
Travel across the motu delivering high quality training

Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference
Use your knowledge to promote children’s wellbeing
Travel across the motu delivering high quality training

We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic Child Protection Consultant to deliver high quality child protection training & consultancy across Aotearoa

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Community Support worker

at Rescare Management Ltd

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$29.38 per hour

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic and creative people to join our Residential and Vocational team.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Kaitūhono

at Anglican Care Waiapu

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

New role in a purpose driven and values led early childhood centre
Additional leave – Birthday & “Soul Care’ leave
Competitive wage in a supportive team

New role in a purpose driven and values led early childhood centre
Additional leave – Birthday & “Soul Care’ leave
Competitive wage in a supportive team

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara is looking for a Kaitūhono to provide advocacy & practical support for tamariki & whānau in a nurturing early childhood setting.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Parenting Programmes Coordinator

at Jigsaw Whanganui

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions
Be your authentic self at work

Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions
Be your authentic self at work

Support positive change for parents, children, and whānau

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Service Manager Te Puna Awhina (Children's Service)

at Community Living

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead a dedicated team making a real difference in the community
Permanent full-time role based in Hamilton with growth opportunity
Supportive culture with benefits, EAP and insurance discounts

Lead a dedicated team making a real difference in the community
Permanent full-time role based in Hamilton with growth opportunity
Supportive culture with benefits, EAP and insurance discounts

Lead a support team delivering quality services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Hamilton.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Casual Resource Worker - Whanganui Site (Child and Youth support)

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

$26.00 per hour

We offer a vibrant and supportive team
Influence the community in Whanganui directly
We welcome diversity & are committed to working in an inclusive & respectful way

We offer a vibrant and supportive team
Influence the community in Whanganui directly
We welcome diversity & are committed to working in an inclusive & respectful way

Making a difference to the lives of our young people. In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our Tamariki and rangitahi.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Support Zone Coordinator

at Pou Whakaaro

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$58,000 - $60,000 per year

Do you want to make a difference for children and families in our community?

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

24d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Practice Leader Family Harm Prevention

at Jigsaw Whanganui

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

$95,250 – $122,464 per year

Opportunity to lead and strengthen a great team
Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions

Opportunity to lead and strengthen a great team
Be part of an inclusive and supportive multi-cultural team
Generous supervision and professional development provisions

Lead a team committed to kaupapa Māori values and eliminating family violence

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

19d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Clinician – Child and Adolescent Practice - relocate to Victoria

at Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Community Safety

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Atatu South, Auckland

Earn AUD $116,413 - $128,631 per year + 12% super (AUD)

Enjoy challenging, meaningful clinical work in a safe and supported team
Grow your forensic skills with ongoing training, supervision and flexible work
Accelerate your career and enjoy a new work/life balance in Victoria

Enjoy challenging, meaningful clinical work in a safe and supported team
Grow your forensic skills with ongoing training, supervision and flexible work
Accelerate your career and enjoy a new work/life balance in Victoria

Come to Aus and help justice-involved young people turn their lives around as part of our multidisciplinary team in the beautiful town of Malmsbury.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

27d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Behaviour Specialist - Explore Hāpainga Ora

at New Zealand Health Group

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop
EAP Support + Flexible Working
Respectful Culture + Training Development Opportunities

KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop
EAP Support + Flexible Working
Respectful Culture + Training Development Opportunities

We are looking for SLT's, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers to join our team as a Behaviour Specialist!

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

23d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Team Leader - Child Wellbeing Support Worker

at Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Papatoetoe, Auckland

Good pay and travel rates
Supportive team environment
Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Good pay and travel rates
Supportive team environment
Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dedicated team of support workers supporting children with special needs?

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Resource worker - Porirua

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Porirua, Wellington

$81,206 to $97,557 dependent on experience

Help make a positive difference in the lives of tamariki
A workplace that respects, reflects, and celebrates diversity and inclusion
Real impact. Real purpose.

Help make a positive difference in the lives of tamariki
A workplace that respects, reflects, and celebrates diversity and inclusion
Real impact. Real purpose.

Stand alongside rangatahi as they build their path forward.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Telehealth Psychologist - remote from anywhere

at Te Wheke

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$135 – $155 per hour

Seeking clinical and educational psychologists to conduct telehealth psychology assessments. Competitive hourly rate.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

General Manager

at Wise Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington

Wellbeing Days + Extra Annual Leave + Kiwisaver

Permanent full-time role + Based in Whanganui, Palmerston North or Wairarapa
Additional annual leave + paid wellbeing days + Vehicle use
Are you an inspirational clinical leader with strategic thinking + Values driven

Permanent full-time role + Based in Whanganui, Palmerston North or Wairarapa
Additional annual leave + paid wellbeing days + Vehicle use
Are you an inspirational clinical leader with strategic thinking + Values driven

Lead Central region mental health and wellbeing services as General Manager, driving values-led leadership, strategy and strong sector partnerships.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Reintegration Lead (12 month Fixed Term) - Waikato

at The Salvation Army NZ

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90,867 - $94,951

Flexible working arrangements
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing

Proven leadership to implement, develop and direct the new Out of Gate (OOG) service for people released from prison, back into the community.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Regional Industrial Administrator

at FIRST Union

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$77,000 – $86,000 per year

This position is to provide professional administration support and services to Workers First Union Central staff.

subClassification: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Supervisor Support (Boarding House)

at Enwood House - Southland Girls' High School

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Georgetown, Southland

$23.80 – $26 per hour

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team & make a real impact on students’ daily lives and wellbeing

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

25d ago

Listed two days ago

Special Education Advisor

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

You will be joining a team with a wide range of experience and strengths.
Work collaboratively with educators, parents, caregivers and whānau
Work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team

You will be joining a team with a wide range of experience and strengths.
Work collaboratively with educators, parents, caregivers and whānau
Work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team

Use your skills to play to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours in our region.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Service Leader - Whitiora - Out of Gate Complex Needs

at Manawatu Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$90,000 – $95,000 per year

Lead the establishment of our new service, Whitiora.
Be part of creating a service that empowers tangata released from prison.
Develop strong relationships in our community.

Lead the establishment of our new service, Whitiora.
Be part of creating a service that empowers tangata released from prison.
Develop strong relationships in our community.

Lead the safe, high‑quality delivery of PARS’ new Out of Gate for Complex Needs service, Whitiora, across Wellington.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

23d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Programme Lead - Christchurch - Permanent full time

at Youthtown

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Programme Lead in Christchurch

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

25d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Kaimahi

at TalentMax Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Northland

Make a real difference for whānau, women, and children
Ensure the safety of women and children is central to all decision-making
Participate in service development, continuous improvement, reflective practice

Make a real difference for whānau, women, and children
Ensure the safety of women and children is central to all decision-making
Participate in service development, continuous improvement, reflective practice

As a Kaimahi, you will deliver frontline mentoring and case management that promotes non-violence, accountability, and sustainable behaviour change.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Regional Outreach Coordinator and Adult Support Facilitator - Tauranga

at Autism New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28.95 per hour

Outreach Coordinator and Adult Support Facilitator providing autism support services and peer support groups in Tauranga.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Gambling Clinician - North Shore

at Mapu Maia

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Mapu Maia provides a holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

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