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      Home > News > Health & Safety

    New figures show there's been a significant rise in the number of frontline mental health and addiction workers

    New figures show there's been a significant rise in the number of frontline mental health and addiction workers


    Health New Zealand reports an increase in full-time equivalent workers of more than 11 percent.

    The growth in the workforce has led to a reduction in vacancy rates, with some professions experiencing a 50 percent decrease.

    The clinical psychology and psychiatry workforce is also seeing a boost.

    2025 saw a record uptake in psychiatry training, with 48 junior doctors entering Stage-One training last year.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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