Registered Mental Health Professional - Crisis Team/Community Mental Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Work where others holiday enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Full time position 1.0 FTE rostered shifts Monday to Sunday
• Make a difference at the point of crisis, supporting whaiora and whānau when they need it most

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

Join the Acute Care Team in Tauranga and provide specialist mental health assessment, intervention, and support for people experiencing acute mental health distress. Working within a multidisciplinary crisis service, you will undertake acute assessments, provide brief follow up, support treatment planning, connect whaiora with appropriate services, and help develop safe pathways forward for recovery. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced mental health skills within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Acute Care Team provides accessible, responsive, and culturally inclusive specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services to the Bay of Plenty community. The service supports whaiora and whānau experiencing acute mental health crisis through assessment, intervention, treatment planning, and coordination of ongoing care. You will join a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and other experienced mental health professionals who are committed to delivering high quality care and supporting one another in a collaborative environment.

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About You

You are an experienced mental health professional who thrives in fast paced clinical environments and remains calm under pressure. You bring strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to make timely decisions while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of whaiora, whānau, staff, and the wider community. You also enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team while also being confident managing complex situations independently. You are adaptable, resilient, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

What you will bring:

• Current registration as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with Mental Health within your scope of practice and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum five years experience within Mental Health Services, preferred
• Strong acute mental health assessment and risk assessment skills
• Knowledge of mental health crisis intervention and recovery focused practice
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and clinical decision making skills
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Commitment to culturally responsive, person centred, and equitable care

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 6 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.