Clinical Nurse Specialist, Te Rawhiti Community, Mental Health & Addictions
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Te Rawhiti Community Mental Health Service
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Highland Park, Full Time Permanent Role (1 FTE)
- Senior Nursing Opportunity
- Monday - Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Primary Care Integrated Pathway to enhance the connection between Community Mental Health Centres (CMHCs), Primary Health Organisations, and local community groups.
In this advanced nursing position, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between CMHCs and the primary care sector, aiming to improve access and care coordination for people with mental health needs. This includes developing effective communication pathways, improving clinical integration, and ensuring recovery-focused, whānau-centred care.
If you are passionate about integrated care, mental health equity, and innovative service delivery, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in South Auckland.
As the CNS, you will:
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with CMHCs, GPs, Practice Nurses, NGOs, PHOs, Localities, and community agencies to strengthen integrated care pathways and communication.
- Act as a key contact for non-urgent referrals, manage the CMHC whiteboard, undertake clinical assessments, triage referrals, and coordinate service users into the most appropriate care pathway.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, lead care planning and referrals, and support wellness planning and health promotion for adults and their whānau.
- Provide expert consultation, education, and support to CMHC clinicians and primary care teams to strengthen collaboration and mental health literacy.
- Lead and contribute to initiatives that improve physical health outcomes, service integration, clinical quality, and continuous service improvement.
- Participate in cross-sector forums, strategic planning, and service development activities to support integrated and responsive models of care.
- Work collaboratively as part of a virtual CNS team under the direction of the Nurse Lead – Integrated Care.
Salaries are based on the PSA Mental Health & Public Health Nursing Collective Agreement, Registered Nurse Scale.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 5+ years recent clinical experience in mental health (post registration)
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification completed or near completion
- Strong understanding of mental illness, co‑existing problems, and evidence‑based interventions.
- Full & Clean NZ Drivers Licence
If you’re a highly skilled and motivated nurse looking to make an impact in our community, we would love to hear from you! Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202616846
Application Closes: 10 June 2026
