Mental Health Assistant

• Mental Health Assistant - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Multiple Permanent, Part - Time and Full - Time positions available
• This is a great opportunity to step into a key role where you can make a meaningful impact, lead change, and contribute to improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

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

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate, and person - centred care within the inpatient mental health unit. You’ll work closely with tangata whaiora, assisting with daily activities, observations, and therapeutic engagement, while helping to create a safe and supportive environment.

No two days are the same - your role will include supporting recreational and recovery - focused activities, assisting with basic cares, maintaining the ward environment, and building positive relationships with whaiora and their whānau. This is a hands - on role where you’ll contribute directly to wellbeing, dignity, and recovery outcomes, while being an important part of a collaborative care team.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nga Rau Rākau inpatient unit is a supportive and multidisciplinary mental health service based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. You’ll be joining a team committed to providing compassionate, culturally safe care and improving outcomes for our diverse community.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will bring:

• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or working towards it)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• A compassionate, respectful approach to supporting tangata whaiora and whānau
• Ability to follow direction while using initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to cultural awareness, including supporting Māori health equity

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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 10th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Allison Kandimba - Allison.Kandimba@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.