Registered Mental Health Nurse
We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:Are you an innovative, motivated and passionate Mental Health Nurse interested in joining our Maternal Mental Health (MMH) team?The primary aim of the MMH team is to ensure that specific expertise is provided to women and their whaanau who are either pregnant or up to 12 months post-partum and are experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.This vacancy is situated at the Community Mental Health Centre on Springs Road, East Tamaki.Our supportive, professional team offers a range of interventions to meet the Maternal Mental Health needs of women and their whaanau within the Counties Manukau area.
These range from assessment and crisis intervention to recovery /rehabilitation approaches and specific individual and group therapies.If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a positive and flexible attitude, have good interpersonal skills and a passion for Maternal Mental Health we would like to hear from you!Salaries are based on the PSA Mental Health & Public Health Nursing Collective Agreement, Registered Nurse Scale.Why Join Us?Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcareEngage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practiceAccess to ongoing education and training opportunitiesIf you are enthusiastic about advancing your career in Mental Health and making a difference in our community, we want to hear from you!Essential:New Zealand Mental Health Registered Nurse with relevant mental health nursing experienceAbility to carry out assessments and to establish individual treatment goals and plans in partnership with the patient and whaanauKnowledge of physiological effects of pregnancy and childbirth and its' impact on mental healthKnowledge of pharmacological issues pertaining to pregnancy and breastfeedingKnowledge of health and social services and other resources available in the local area for pregnant women and young families/whaanauFull and clean NZ drivers licenceDesired:Post graduate certificate or diploma in mental healthPersonal experience with parenting would be seen as an advantageWorking knowledge of different therapy modalities such as ACT/CBT/DBTExperience in maternal mental health service deliveryApply online and if you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Job Number: CMH202616865Applications close: 23 June 2026