Registered Nurse - South Community Mental Health Team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wakari Hospital
• Part-time 0.6 FTE
• Salary $81,683 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata + KiwiSaver

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

In this role, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team based at Wakari Hospital, working in a case management capacity to deliver a supportive service to our clients. You'll work autonomously while being well embedded in a team of dedicated mental health professionals.

This role includes delivering focused nursing treatment and providing effective case management to a specific patient caseload, with the possibility of crisis work. We will support you by providing an orientation to the role, along with ongoing education and training opportunities.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to around 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, with a focus on improving, promoting, and protecting the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these outcomes, and we welcome like-minded people to help us continue supporting our communities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• New Zealand registration with a scope of practice that allows you to work in mental health, and a current APC with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Previous experience working with people with serious mental illness, ideally in a community setting
• A demonstrated commitment to best practice standards, with a model of practice inclusive of the seven Real Skills of Let's Get Real (www.tepou.co.nz)
• A strong sense of self and a demonstrated commitment to working cohesively within a large and dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to problem-solve and remain calm under pressure
• A current full driver's licence

See position description.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so we can better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from 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 12 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website