Case Manager, Child and Adolescent MHS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This role is available to Te Whatu Ora Employees Only

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Professional (Registered Nurse)

Location: Palmerston North Part-time (24 hrs), Permanent

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

Do you want to be challenged in your working life?  Do you want to be part of an exceptional team and a community that needs you? Then this is possibly the job for you. 

We have a role for a Registered Nurse in our CAMHS Team based in Palmerston North.

We expect the best from people we employ, and we try to give them the best! On this occasion, we are looking for a registered professional (with annual practising certificate) preferably someone with experience within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, though more importantly someone who is passionate about Young People and their whanau. You will have a range of assessment and therapy skills (such as CBT, DBT, and ACT). We are also willing to provide appropriate training.

About You

We require someone who can be creative, flexible and innovative. You must possess a grand sense of humour and be compassionate and kind in your everyday interactions. In return for all these wonderful skills we will provide a supportive team environment, opportunities to stretch yourself clinically and involvement in a fantastic community of people that want the best for their young people.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

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 now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. 

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If you think this is you then call now for a chat Bev Huttley Clinical Manager CAMHS on 027 2864345.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.