Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Te Ara Mahi (TeAM) is a specialist mental health employment agency funded by Te Whatu Ora. TeAM works in communities to help people find work with the right employer across all industries and supports them to form lasting relationships.
Our mission
TeAM creatively supports people to achieve their employment, education, and training goals, with a focus on overall wellbeing and recovery.
What we do
We provide specialised, in-depth employment support to meet the needs of jobseekers and employers across the top of the South Island, working in all industries.
Who we work with
We work with a wide range of people who have lived mental health experience and connect them with supportive employers and agencies.
Where to find us
TeAM is located throughout Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and the West Coast, with offices in each area.
Entry to the service is by referral from your mental health or addiction practitioner.
Staff
Te Ara Mahi staff come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences. We understand the needs of people with barriers to employment who are looking for meaningful employment or training.
All Te Ara Mahi staff have a commitment to providing support that is professional, respectful, friendly and down to earth. We work one-on-one with people to identify their employment goals and develop a plan to reach those goals.
More information can be found on our website www.tearamahi.com
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
Entry to the service is by referral from your mental health or addiction practitioner.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
We are a free service for eligible referrals
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Te Ara Mahi will be closed Thursday 25th Dec 2025 to Friday 2nd Jan 2026 inclusive. Offices will re-open again on Monday 5th Jan 2026.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Te Ara Mahi works closely with people to develop clear employment goals and make active, planned progress towards achieving those goals. This includes looking for paid employment and engaging in training that will lead to future employment.
Te Ara Mahi works closely with people to develop clear employment goals and make active, planned progress towards achieving those goals. This includes looking for paid employment and engaging in training that will lead to future employment.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough, West Coast
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Entry to the service is by referral from your mental health or addiction practitioner.
Description
Te Ara Mahi works closely with people to develop clear employment goals and make active, planned progress towards achieving those goals. This includes looking for paid employment and engaging in training that will lead to future employment.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
241 Hardy Street, Nelson
Nelson Marlborough
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 548 8120
Email
Website
Nelson Hospital - Braemar Campus
Nelson Marlborough
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 548 8120
Email
Website
Alexandra Hospital, Richmond
Nelson Marlborough
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 548 8120
Email
Website
Wairau Hospital
Nelson Marlborough
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 548 8120
Email
Website
54 Tainui Street, Wharemoa, Greymouth
West Coast
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 548 8120
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:34PM on November 26, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Ara Mahi.