Mental Health Care Assistant - Te Awhinaat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui -
Mental Health Care Assistant - Te Awhina Acute Mental Health UnitWhanganui Hospital, permanent, part time 64 hours per fortnightHealth 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 RoleWe are looking for a Mental Health Care Assistant to join our team Te Awhina, the Acute mental health inpatient unit at Whanganui Hospital, working alongside acutely unwell people.
Each day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to work in with patients who need your care and support. The role is an opportunity work as part of a dynamic and passionate team in an acute mental health setting. Your direct impact will influence the people we care for during vulnerable times in their journey through mental health.About the Team/Service/ LocationTe Awhina is a 12-bed inpatient unit for people over the age of 18.Based on the Whanganui Hospital campus, Te Awhina treats service users who are in the acute phase of their mental illness.In addition to the treatment offered, the service provides sensory modulation rooms, day activities and peer support. The multi-disciplinary teamwork in partnership with service users and their family/whānau to support their recovery.
We offer day activities where service users can express themselves creatively to help in their recovery journey.For more information on living and working in Whanganui click hereAbout youIdeally you will hold the following attributes:Skills, experience or qualifications suited to the roleTeam player with good communication skillsA passion for people and the community and a desire to help and support others in mental healthPhysically fit and able to liftMotivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skillCultural sensitivityThis position is ideal for a Mental Health Care Assistant keen to have an impact into the lives of our tangata whaiora and their whānau.
This position provides an opportunity to work as part of a supportive integrated multi-disciplinary team.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 26th of March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kelly Crossley - kelly.crossley@wdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.