Nurse Practitioner - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
- Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight – part time hours negotiable
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
Based within our Infant, Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health team in Hamilton, the Nurse Practitioner will assist in improving client health and reducing health inequalities and clinical risk for tamariki, rangitahi and their whanau.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assess, diagnose, treat and care planning for tamariki and rangitahi referred with moderate to severe mental health concerns.
- Provide consultancy, clinical leadership, and skilled advanced nursing practice.
- Develop alternative models of care.
- Provide mental health assessments, including ADHD assessments, and follow up care.
- Demonstrate advanced nursing leadership and mentorship.
- Collaborate with other Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora health services and NGOs.
- Deliver on the objectives of the national health strategy.
To be successful in this role, you will work autonomously, but also in conjunction with an integrated and multi-disciplinary team and deliver quality evidence based care.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team
ICMAHS is a secondary mental health service that provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children and adolescents who experience serious mental health challenges. We have a strong emphasis on family involvement in the young person’s recovery journey.
As a community-based team, we deliver services Monday to Friday during office hours. With service users/ tangata whaiora based both locally and rurally, this role also provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communities in which people live.
About Hamilton
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here
About you
- Be a Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate.
- Hold relevant post graduate qualifications.
- Have the ability to successfully engage and empathise with families/whānau in a positive manner.
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 Heidi Steyn, Charge Nurse Manager on +64 7 839 8886.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.