Mental Healthcare Assistant - Forensicat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Wakari HospitalPermanent, part
- time role (0.5 FTE, 40 hours per fortnight)Salary $59,024
- $74,442 per annum pro-rataHealth 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 roleForensic Ward 9A is a 15-bed medium secure unit, and is the inpatient unit for Otago and Southland for those persons who are in the Justice system and require assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.As a Mental Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for:supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teampatient movementpatient cares, as requiredstock reconciliationward maintenanceatient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as requiredView 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 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 youIt is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm.
Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members.Our ideal candidate will:be dynamic and friendlyhave a valid, full NZ driver's licencedemonstrate a higher level of initiativebe committed to high standards of practicehave strong written and verbal communication skills.Working for 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.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the MHA Pay Scale, between Step 1 $59,024 and $74,442 p.a dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 21 December 2025.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.