Community Mental Health Nurse - Rural South Sector

• Based in Te Awamutu
• Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight

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

This is a diverse and exciting role for a registered nurse working with tangata whai ora who live in this beautiful rural part of the Waikato. In this role you will provide assessment and treatment for tangata whai ora with acute or enduring mental illness in the community.

Reporting to the CNM and ACNM you will hold a case load of 25-30 people as part of the MDT which includes consultant psychiatrists, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, social workers, takawaenga, support workers and nurses. You will be conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and developing collaborative recovery plans utilizing your skills and knowledge to support your work with whai ora.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the PSA Mental Health and Public Health Nursing Collective Agreement or the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support.

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About the Team

The Rural South Sector provides a range of secondary care mental health services across the South Waikato and King Country region. Our base is in Te Awamutu with outreach clinics located in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui. This position will be based in Te Awamutu for the majority of the time but there is expectancy to support at other bases if needed.

Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga.

We enjoy close relationships with our local NGO and PHO partners. We are a busy service looking to recruit a dedicated and skilled registered nurse to meet the ever-growing demand for effective mental health care. You will be working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff.

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About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Passionate about working with tangata whai ora and whanau, and have mental health experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Preferably 2 years experience working in an acute or community mental health setting.
• A current full drivers licence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 20 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kath Blakey at Kathryn.Blakey@waikatodhb.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.