Mental Health Care Assistant - Community Forensic Team

Mental Health Care Assistant - Community Forensic Team

Wakari Hospital

Salary $59,024 -$74,442 per annum pro rata

• Career development opportunities
• Permanent 0.5FTE / 40 hours per fortnight

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 Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
• Patient movement
• Patient cares, as required
• Stock reconciliation
• Ward maintenance
• Patient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as required

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About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members. 

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be dynamic and friendly
• Have a valid full  NZ drivers licence 
• Demonstrate a higher level of initiative
• will be committed to high standards of practice
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a level 3 or 4 health and wellbeing certificate preferred.

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the Mental Health Assistants Salary Scale between $59,024 and $74,442 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.