Ashburton Community Mental Health Nurse

• Ashburton Community Psychiatric Service, Ashburton
• Permanent, part-time 0.8FTE position 
• Travel from Rolleston available

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 currently have a nursing case management opportunity for a NZ Registered Nurse with mental health scope, to provide assessment and treatment interventions for patients based in Ashburton. Our Community Mental Health Team covers a large geographical area, from Rakaia to the Rangitata River and across to the Southern Alps. You’ll work within a small rural multi-disciplinary team, primarily working alongside our team of case managers including Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Professional development through ongoing education is encouraged and supported.

About you

As a professional and highly skilled registered nurse, who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy working in a committed and hardworking multi-disciplinary team. You will enjoy the challenges of working at the top of your scope of practice and be supported in achieving and maintaining this.

In addition you:

• Must be Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope.

• Must have experience working in mental health.
• Be a registered DAO or prepared to train as one
• Be prepared to join our on-call team 1-2 shifts/week
• Must hold a current full drivers’ licence
  

Skills and Attributes

A motivated self-starter, you must enjoy the challenges of case management, including assessment, treatment and building relationships with consumers and their families/whanau. The ability to work in an integrated manner with our inpatient team and to develop sound working relationships with community resources and services is essential. Be part of an organisation that provides an open and friendly approach and fantastic opportunities for skills development. Experience in mental health, acute assessment skills and community experience preferred. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rural community team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 9th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.