Registered Nurses Mental Health – Tamariki Team

• New Community Tamariki Team- Based at East Tamaki, 2 x Full Time (1 FTE) Permanent Roles
• Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of Tamariki here’s your opportunity!
• Monday – Friday

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

The Role:

Kotahi te kohao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero.

This Tainui whakatauaakii urges us to develop connections and to work collaboratively towards a common vision.

Exciting new opportunities are available, to utilise your skills and contribute to making a difference to the Tamariki, and their whaanau in South Auckland. We are currently seeking highly motivated, experienced mental health Registered Nurses with an interest in working with primary and intermediate school children to join our team.

Our new Tamariki team will provide culturally responsive specialist mental health care for Tamariki with mental health and addiction problems. We serve the communities of South Auckland and are developing a Tamariki team that will develop strong links with other specialists in child mental health, primary care partners and schools so we can work in an integrated way. Our main hub is based in East Tamaki however clinicians will work out of various satellite offices throughout our localities.

This opportunity will allow the clinician to be part of the development of this new service from the beginning. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing advice, consultation, assessment, and evidence-based treatment to the tamariki and whaanau presenting with mental health challenges. There will also be opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in this specialised area. Working in this role will include a great deal of liaison work with schools, paediatricians, and other key stakeholders.

If you are an experienced mental health nurse with child and adolescent experience and looking to make a difference in the lives of our Tamariki, then we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
• Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Essential: 

• NZ Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year’s post registration experience in Mental Health.
• Full, NZ driver’s licence with no limitations
• Post Grad Certificate in Mental health or equivalent.
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and cultural competencies required in the service

Desirable:

• Understanding of child development.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Previous experience using therapeutic interventions with children.

Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz

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

Job Number: CMH202515746

Application Closes: 19 August 2025