Clinical Nurse Specialist - MHAID ED at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Invercargill based
• Permanent, part-time (0.3 FTE) role
• Salary between $116,040 and $127,674 per annum pro-rata

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

The Clinical Nurse Specialist role will work across both urban and rural Emergency Departments within Southern; acting in the roles of educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent in the pursuit of excellence and improved health outcomes for people experiencing mental distress.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Building the capability and confidence of staff working in the Emergency Department (ED) and other locations people present in crises
• Support the professional development of clinical, non-clinical and administration staff who interact with individuals (and their whanau or support people) presenting with mental health needs or in distress
• Assist in building the capability of the front-line workforce to respond confidently and professionally to mental health crises events
• Act as a wellbeing resource for the ED teams to support front-line staff
• Utilise excellent interpersonal skills and model professionalism, in the context of people experiencing mental distress and its impact

About the Team/Service/Location

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.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• have at least five years of clinical experience in mental health and addictions
• be a Registered Nurse with a valid APC
• be a PDRP Expert
• have a postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice
• have the ability to work well in a team and foster good interpersonal relationships across services.

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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 Monday, 22 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.