Ashburton Community Mental Health Nurse

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We currently have a nursing casemanagement opportunity for a NZ Registered Nurse with mental health scope, toprovide assessment and treatment interventions for patients based in Ashburton.Our Community Mental Health Team covers a large geographical area, from Rakaiato the Rangitata River and across to the Southern Alps. You'll work within asmall rural multi-disciplinary team, primarily working alongside our team ofcase managers including Social Workers, Registered Nurses, OccupationalTherapists, Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Professional developmentthrough ongoing education is encouraged and supported.

About you

As a professional and highlyskilled registered nurse, who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm forthis area of work, you will enjoy working in a committed and hardworkingmulti-disciplinary team. You will enjoy the challenges of working at the top ofyour scope of practice and be supported in achieving and maintaining this.

In addition you :

• Mustbe Registered with the Nursing Council of NewZealand with a current APC and mental health scope.
• Must have experienceworking in mental health.
• Be a registered DAO orprepared to train as one
• Be prepared to join our on-callteam 1-2 shifts / week
• Must hold a current full drivers'licence

Skills and Attributes

A motivated self-starter, youmust enjoy the challenges of case management, including assessment, treatmentand building relationships with consumers and their families / whanau. Theability to work in an integrated manner with our inpatient team and to developsound working relationships with community resources and services is essential.Be part of an organisation that provides an open and friendly approach andfantastic opportunities for skills development. Experience in mental health,acute assessment skills and community experience preferred. Ability to workboth autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.

This is an excellent opportunityto join a rural community team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

How to Apply

To apply please click ' apply now '. Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday9th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contactNatalie Gaunt at

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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