Registered Nurse-Forensic Psychiatry, Prison Team

Registered Nurse-Forensic Psychiatry, Prison Team

Registered Nurse - Forensic Prison Team - Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata

2x 0.8 FTE (32 hours per fortnight)

Monday to Friday 0800-1630hours.

Keep your weekends free!

A great opportunity for Registered Nurses with mental health experience who enjoy working in a challenging new environment

Do you want a new direction in mental health nursing that is not in a hospital or the community?

Forensic Prison Team could be the right role for you.

About Us

The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service, or the Mason Clinic as it is often known, is the largest Forensic Mental Health Service in New Zealand.

We serve the four Northern District Health Boards including all courts in the northern region and five prisons.

We deliver a comprehensive range of Forensic Mental Health Services, including secure inpatient acute and rehabilitation services that connect to community rehabilitation services, services for offenders with an intellectual disability, culture-specific programmes for Maori, court liaison and prison mental health services.

This includes a regional service to Northland Region Corrections Facility at Ngawha and Northland.

About the role

Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services is currently recruiting Registered Nurses to join our Forensic Prison Team.

We work in the Northern Regional Corrections Facilities (Auckland / Northland).

It's interesting, every day is different, and you interact with Custody staff, prison Health staff, Police and lawyers on a daily basis who do value your expertise

As a key member of the team, you will work within prison environments, providing assessments and follow-up care for prisoners with significant mental health needs.

This role involves mental health triage, managing a caseload, and offering expert advice to prison and healthcare staff.

It is a dynamic and rewarding alternative to traditional mental health nursing, requiring flexibility and strong clinical judgment.

Youll be part of a small, supportive team based at the Mason Clinic (Te Aka Building, 1st floor), covering prison sites across Auckland and Northland.

Your primary base will be an Auckland prison.

There is also the opportunity to train and be appointed as a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) under the Mental Health Act after gaining experience in the role.

This position includes an additional allowance of $2,700+ per annum

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who has :

Strong assessment and clinical skills

Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs

The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Corrections and general mental health services

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

The confidence to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

A full New Zealand drivers licence

Ready for a new challenge, this could be the time for a change.

This is a role that is highly valued by our Corrections colleagues and mental health professionals alike.

The hours of work are 0800-1630 hrs Monday to Friday.

Weekends and public holidays off.

For further information about the position, please contact Sharon Price, Team Manager on 09 845 7581 or for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic - Recruitment Consultant via email

Please apply for this position by clicking on the apply now button or visit our website at Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB17534

Position number : WDHB17534

Closing Date : 14 October 2025

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : WDHB19062

Location :

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health & Addictions Nurse

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