Lived Experience (Consumer) Advisor

Lived Experience Advisor – Nelson Hospital (Permanent Full‑time)

• 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 facilitator between cli...