Registered Nurse - Case Manager

• Live and work in Whakatāne – a close community with a stunning coastline and heart
• Permanent position
• 1.0 FTE, working 80 hours per fortnight

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with Mental Health experience to join our team of case managers within our Whakatāne Mental Health Services for Older People Community team.

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This role/team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty. You will collaborate with referrers, healthcare partners, referred clients, their families/whānau, and the wider community to deliver efficient triage and assessments. Your goal is to facilitate and implement tailored treatment plans that promote health and independence within the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering advice and support
• Managing and resolving mental health crises
• Assisting with transitions along the care pathway for service users and their families
• Connecting consumers to primary care providers and relevant community services

We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whānau and the community.

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He Kōrero mōu - About You

The successful applicant will be required to have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities, dementia/delirium nursing care.

The successful application will have a minimum of 3 years post graduate mental health experience, preferably with experience in older person's mental health.

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.