Registered Nurse, Kaupapa Intergrated Maori Mhas

Location : Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Full time

Registered Nurses

Have it all with a great career and lifestyle....

at MidCentral!

MidCentral, as a leading provider of mental health services in the lower North Island, includes Oranga Hinengaro, a specialist Kaupapa Maori Mental Health team.

The purpose of this team is to improve the level and effectiveness of mental health services provided to Maori in the moderate to severe range.

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

A professional and supportive culture and team setting

Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

Tailored wellness programmes

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 Role

The delivery of mental health and addiction services for Maori is a key area for positive change in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Oranga Hinengaro, in essence, is mental wellbeing from Maori perspectives.

We are striving for a future where mental health services are informed by the mahi and views of people with lived experience, as well as clinical and cultural perspectives.

You will provide nursing care that is safe, cost effective and of the highest quality in accordance with the evidence, professional standards, Organisational Standards and Policy and Procedure.

The nurse works in partnership with whaiora and their families / whanau and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective care, using recovery principles.

About the Team / Service

Employing over

• people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.

No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance.

Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.

We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

We are looking for applications fromregistered nurses who :

Are enthusiastic and motivated

Work well in a multidisciplinary team setting

Are whaiora and recovery focused

Are strong team players

Demonstrate good clinical decision-making skills

Effectively delegate to and supervise health care assistants and student nurses

If you believe you have these attributes, skills and experience we would love to hear from you.

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

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by

the advertised date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email :

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

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

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral

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