Community Mental Health Nurse - Whangarei

Permanent, full-time role based in Whangarei, working in our Raranga Tahi team

Community based mental health nursing role

Demonstrated commitment to continuing personal and professional development

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 Roles

We currently have an opening in our team for Registered Nurses with a passion for Mental Health nursing.

In Raranga Tahi you will be working in a collaborative model with a non-government organisation, you will be working alongside Taura-here who provide the cultural lens of the team.

The hours of work are Wednesday to Saturday 10am 10 pm.

You will provide community based acute support to facilitate early discharge from Tumanako (inpatient unit) and acute support to circumvent admission.

About the Team / Service / Location

Raranga Tahi and Whangarei Acute Spectrum Specialist Services (WASSS) are a group of community-based teams that provide acute specialist assessment and treatment for new and existing clients within Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau Mental Health and Addictions service.

We are a close whanau that works collaboratively and genuinely care about each other.

Our sense of belonging is enhances with a lot of laughter and humour and we are committed to ongoing professional and cultural development.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

NZ registered nurse with a current practicing certificate

Two years experience in acute and / or Kaupapa-led community mental health practice working with tangata whaiora and their whanau living with the effects of mental illness in our community

Be a Duly Authorised Officer or be willing to work towards the same

Proven ability to communicate well with tangata whaiora, their whanau and colleagues, and engage Maori in making choices that enhance their wellbeing

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 now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 9 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera,

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : WHA00765

Location :

North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health & Addictions Nurse

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