Community Mental Health Nurse - Prison / Court Liaison

Community Mental Health Nurse - Prison / Court LiaisonHamilton with travel across the regionsPermanent 80 hours per fortnight however part time hours would be consideredHealth 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 RoleWe 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 tangataLiaise with core external agencies including Ara Poutama, district courts across the midland region and other Te Whatu Ora districts.About the TeamThe 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 the LocationHamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.About YouCompetency 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 Zealand and a current annual practicing certificate which enables you to work in mental health.A current full NZ driver's licence.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Please note that applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 9 November 2025.

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