Community Mental Health Nurse - Rural North - Thames Coromandel

• Across the Hauraki / Coromandel Peninsula
• Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight

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 is a stimulating opportunity for a registered nurse to apply their skills, knowledge and understanding to a varied caseload; coordinating care and providing therapeutic interventions, solutions and advocacy. You will be conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and developing collaborative recovery plans utilizing your skills and knowledge to support your work with whaiora.

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About the Team

The Rural North Sector provides a range of secondary care mental health services across the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki region. Our base is at the Manaaki Centre in Thames with outreach clinics located in Paeroa, Whitianga, Coromandel and Whangamata. We enjoy close relationships with our local NGO and PHO partners. We are a busy service looking to recruit a dedicated and skilled registered nurse to meet the ever-growing demand for effective mental health care. In addition to working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff, you would be living and working in the beautiful surrounds of the Hauraki. You can enjoy a slower pace of life surrounded by the mountains, the bush and the sea - while still having three major cities within easy reach.

About Thames

Thames Hospital is a modern 50-bed secondary care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department, inpatient care, day surgery, an infusion unit, rehabilitation services, birthing unit and low-acuity mental health care. Our hospital boasts 24-hour laboratory and radiology services, including advanced CT imaging. As an accredited training hub, we support 5th and 6th-year medical students from Auckland University, PGY2 House Officers, and registrars in Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine. We offer a robust quality improvement program, CME opportunities, and an RMO teaching program. Telehealth is expanding at Thames, supporting inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services like stroke thrombolysis.

Located in the heart of The Coromandel, Thames is a charming town steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area offers a mix of colonial architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage, including Māori history and the town's gold mining past. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore the Coromandel Ranges and Kauaeranga Valley with hiking and camping right on your doorstep. Thames also marks the beginning of the Hauraki Rail Trail, perfect for cycling through the region’s scenic landscapes. With an abundance of cafés, boutique shops, and local attractions, Thames provides a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community. It's an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the serene beauty and lifestyle of the Coromandel.

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About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic and flexible with a can do attitude.
• Commitment to fostering partnerships and interagency collaboration.
• A passion for making a difference to the lives of our tangata whaiora and whanau.
• Be familiar with assessment of a wide range of mental health presentations / disorders.
• Demonstrated skills in effective documentation of clinical assessments and interventions, including formulation.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Current full drivers licence.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 22 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ursula Carstens at Ursula.Carstens@waikatodhb.health.nz

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