Community Mental Health Nurse - Prison / Court Liaison

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

We are seeking a dynamic registered nurse to join our forensic court liaison team and our forensic prison team.

The teams work alongside each other providing the opportunity to experience both areas of expertise.

Delivering excellent care in a culturally responsive manner, to support the best outcomes for Maori is fundamental to our mahi.

Key responsibilities :

• Build relationships with tangata whaiora , whanau and support agencies.
• Conduct thorough mental health and risk assessments of tangata whaiora in prison or court.
• Provide feedback of assessments to judiciary or Ara Poutama.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for tangata
• Liaise with core external agencies including Ara Poutama, district courts across the midland region and other Te Whatu Ora districts.To view the position description click here

About the Team

The service delivers mental health care to individuals in the prison, community and court settings within the Midland Region.

The forensic court liaison team covers Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions.

The position will be based in Rural Waikato & Hamilton Courts and may be required to support forensic court liaison in the Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions.

The prison team covers Springhill, Waikeria and Tongariro prisons.

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

• Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills including demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues to achieve required outcomes.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zaland and a current annual practicing certificate which enables you to work in mental health.
• A current full NZ drivers licence.

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 Maori, 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 9 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at