Team Leader - Purehurehu

Contract : Full Time, Permanent(1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Weare looking for an experienced Team Leader / Registered Mental Health Clinicianto lead the Purehurehu inpatient team. If you think you have the right skillset, we are keen to hear from you.

Aboutthe Team / Service / Location

Te KorowaiWhāriki (TKW) is an operational group of regional and national services thathas staff based in various locations in the Central Region, from Gisborne toWanganui through to Wellington. TeKorowai Whāriki services are both inpatient and community based. Te KorowaiWhāriki consists primarily of two arms - Central Regional Services and theIntellectual Disability (ID) Services

TheCentral Regional Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service is based at theRātonga-Rua-O-Porirua campus. Within this service, Pūrehurehu is a dedicatedspace that provides support for tāne (men) who require intensive mental healthcare, close observation, and a safe, secure environment.

Pūrehurehuis a medium secure forensic psychiatric unit with 18 beds providing admission,assessment and treatment for male offenders with mental health problems who havebeen referred through the justice system, either by the courts for mentalhealth assessment and / or treatment, or from prison when mental health supportis needed.

Ouraim is to work in partnership with tāngata whaiora supporting them throughtheir mental health challenges while recognising their strengths, experiences,and goals for the future.

About you

• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Experiencein working in forensic mental health settings
• Must be aRegistered Health Professional with a current Practising Certificate

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is- the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now . -All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 2 nd October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : MHA076-25

Location :

North Island - Wellington - Porirua

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

Clinical - Allied Health - Psychologist

Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker

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