Registered Nurse - Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Gore
• Permanent full-time
• Salary band - $81,683 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata + KiwiSaver
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community

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 role offers the opportunity to work with patients who have a mental illness in a community setting. The successful candidate may be required to contribute to the on-call roster supporting the Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team crisis service, should the need arise. You will receive specialist Duly Authorised Officer (Mental Health Act 1992 and amendments) training. Remuneration for these duties is in addition to your salary as a Registered Nurse.

About the team/service/location

Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind achieving these standards, and we welcome like-minded people who want to contribute to our community.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• have previously demonstrated a commitment to best practice standards and a clear model of practice
• be inclusive of the seven Real Skills of Let's get real (www.tepou.co.nz)
• have a strong sense of self, a positive can-do attitude, and a commitment to working cohesively in a large and dynamic multidisciplinary team
• be a Registered Nurse with a current APC and a scope of practice in Mental Health
• hold a current full New Zealand driver licence.

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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, ensuring we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. 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 26 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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