Registered Nurse – Te Puawaitanga

• Te Puawaitanga East Tamaki, Full Time (1 FTE) Permanent Role
• Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of Tamariki, here’s your opportunity!
• Rostered Shifts

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:

Te Puawaitanga, our Southside CAMHS team, provides culturally responsive specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems. We serve the communities of South Auckland including Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and across the Franklin region and are developing links with primary care and schools so we can work in an integrated way. Our main hub is based in East Tamaki however we offer the opportunity to work out of various satellite offices throughout our localities.

We are looking for a mental health nurse with sound knowledge and skills in working with the tamariki and rangitahi who reside in the southern part of South Auckland to come and join our team.

Our integrated locality based services provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems and provide consultation and liaison with primary care partners for those with mild to moderate concerns. We cover the areas of Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and across the Franklin region. You will work mainly from our base at Springs Road East Tamaki, but can also have the opportunity to work from Papakura and Pukekohe locations.

You will also be provided with on-going support with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

If you are an experienced mental health nurse or registered nurse with child and adolescent experience, and looking for an exciting opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
• Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Essential: 

• NZ Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 3 year’s post registration experience in Mental Health.
• Full, NZ driver’s licence with no limitations
• Post Grad Certificate in Mental health or equivalent.
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural competencies required in the service

Desirable:

• Understanding of child development.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Previous experience using therapeutic interventions with children.

Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz

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

Job Number: CMH202515990

Application Closes: 18 March 2026