Casual Mental Health Assistant - Mental Health Resourcing Unitat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Wakari HospitalCasual role, as and when requiredSalary between $28.29 - $35.68 an hourHealth 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 roleAs a Mental Health Assistant, you will be responsible for:supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teampatient movementpatient cares, as requiredstock reconciliationward maintenancepatient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as required.View position description.About usHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youOur ideal applicant will:need to have a positive attitude and good communication skillsbe able to take direction and work well as part of the teambe confident in providing support and assisting patientsdisplay initiativebe patient focussed at all timesbe able to adapt to a changing environmenthave computer literacyhave a full driver's licence.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 15 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.