- Te Awamutu based and will include travel to Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui
- Permanent 80 hours per fortnight
- Leadership role in Adult Mental Health, CADS and ICAMHS
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
The ACNM/ATL will work in close collaboration with the existing charge nurse manager (CNM) to manage and provide leadership support across the teams. As the successful candidate, you will provide continued clinical coordination and expertise to enable an effective practice environment in all three services. You will have delegated ongoing responsibilities from the CNM and provide direct care as required and clinical leadership for staff with coaching and supervision.
Key responsibilities:
- Mental Health and Addictions Service in the Waikato are implementing transformation change to be a Māori led service. You will need to be able to embrace these changes and to support the implementation of a Māori led service within the team and the wider service.
- Work with the Charge Nurse Manager/Team Leader to support and lead a well-functioning mental health and addictions community team.
- To be committed to understanding the needs of the communities that we work in and building networks within them.
- To have sound decision making skills especially in high pressure situations.
To view the position description for Associate Charge Nurse Manager click here or for Associate Team Leader click here.
About the Team/Service
The Rural South Sector provides a range of secondary care mental health services across the South Waikato and King Country region. Our base is in Te Awamutu with outreach clinics located in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui. The team is made up of a multi disiplinary team of Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Takawaenga and Psychiatrists.
Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga. We enjoy close relationships with our local NGO and PHO partners. We are a busy service looking to recruit a dedicated and skilled health professional to meet the ever-growing demand for effective mental health care. You will be working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff.
About Waikato
The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here
About you
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of MātaurangaMāori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
- Hold registration with the relevant registration board with a current annual practicing certificate.
- A current full drivers licence.
- Passionate about leading a team whose main goals are to make a difference to the lives of tangata whaiora and whanau.
- Some leadership experience and have worked in Mental Health Services for 3 years.
- Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships.
- This is a challenging, diverse role which requires creativity, reliability and exceptional organisational skills.
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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 14 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Whitney Senior-Partridge at [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
