South Island - Nelson / Marlborough Nelson

Lived Experience Advisor at Nelson Hospital

📍 Location
fort nelson, northern rockies regional municipality
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
May 27, 2026
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Job Description

Drive meaningful change in mental health with your lived experience in this Advisor role at Nelson Hospital. Engage with professionals to enhance service delivery.

As a Lived Experience Advisor for the Mental Health and Addiction services at Health New Zealand, you will utilize your lived experiences to provide systemic advice. This permanent, full-time position entails working from Monday to Friday and collaborating across services to address the specific needs of tāngata whai ora Māori. Your role will bridge the gap between patients and clinicians through various restorative processes, reinforcing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Key Responsibilities:
• Offer strategic insights from lived experiences
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders
• Collaborate on systemic mental health solutions
• Champion voices of tāngata whai ora in service design
• Conduct project work with diverse groups

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