Community Mental Health Nurse - Prison / Court Liaison

Community Mental Health Nurse - Prison / Court Liaison

• Hamilton with travel across the regions
• Permanent 80 hours per fortnight however part time hours would be considered

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

We 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 Māori is fundamental to our mahi.

Key responsibilities :

About the Team

The 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 Location

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.

About 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 welcome applications from our diverse Māori, 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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