Registered Nurse-Forensic Psychiatry, Prison Team
Registered Nurse - Forensic Prison Team - Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service - Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata
- Permanent,Full-time role
- 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
- Monday to Friday 0800-1630hour
A great opportunity for Registered Nurses with mental health experience who enjoy working in a challenging new environment
Do you want a new direction in mental health nursing that is not in a hospital or the community? Forensic Prison Team could be the right role for you.
About Us
The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service, or the Mason Clinic as it is often known, is the largest Forensic Mental Health Service in New Zealand. We serve the four Northern District Health Boards including all courts in the northern region and five prisons.
We deliver a comprehensive range of Forensic Mental Health Services, including secure inpatient acute and rehabilitation services that connect to community rehabilitation services, services for offenders with an intellectual disability, culture-specific programmes for Māori, court liaison and prison mental health services. This includes a regional service to Northland Region Corrections Facility at Ngawha and Northland.
About the role
Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services is currently recruiting Registered Nurses to join our Forensic Prison Team.
We work in the Northern Regional Corrections Facilities (Auckland/Northland). It's interesting, every day is different, and you interact with Custody staff, prison Health staff, Police and lawyers on a daily basis who do value your expertise
As a key member of the team, you will work within prison environments, providing assessments and follow-up care for prisoners with significant mental health needs. This role involves mental health triage, managing a caseload, and offering expert advice to prison and healthcare staff. It is a dynamic and rewarding alternative to traditional mental health nursing, requiring flexibility and strong clinical judgment.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team based at the Mason Clinic, covering prison sites across Auckland and Northland. Your primary base will be an Auckland prison.
There is also the opportunity to train and be appointed as a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) under the Mental Health Act after gaining experience in the role. This position includes an additional allowance of $2,700+ per annum
Please click here to view the Job Description.
About You
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who:
- Current Professional Registration and an up-to-date professional portfolio
- Strong assessment and clinical skills
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
- The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Corrections and general mental health services
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- The confidence to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
- A full New Zealand driver’s licence
Ready for a new challenge, this could be the time for a change. This is a role that is highly valued by our Corrections colleagues and mental health professionals alike.
The hours of work are 0800-1630 hrs Monday to Friday. Weekends and public holidays off.
For further information about the position, please contact Sharon Price, Team Manager on 09 845 7581 or for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic - Recruitment Consultant via email
Please apply for this position by clicking on the “apply now” button or visit our website at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB20644
Position number: WDHB20644
Closing Date: 27 May 2026
