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Casual Mental Health Support Worker - MHAIDS

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Wellington, Wellington
5 days ago

Location: Porirua/Wellington Hospital/Lower Hutt Hospital

Contract: Casual - up to 40 hours per week

Salary: MECA Step 1-5 or $59,024 - $74,442

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has vacancies in our Casual Pool for Mental Health Support Workers mainly based in inpatient units and community settings. The role is part of the MHAIDS Operations Centre, which covers the Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas

About the Team/Service/ Location

Are you looking for variety in your work life and up for a new challenge? We have vacancies available in our MHAIDS Casual Pool across our services with the opportunity to work flexible hours that best suit your lifestyle, while developing your skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. You will enjoy working in different services and receive full orientation and training.

About you

Describe the experience and professional requirements needed in the role - brief sentences in 3-5 bullet points.

  • Have a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Support Work (or equivalent qualification)
  • Have experience working within the area of mental health, preferably in an inpatient setting
  • Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand
  • Demonstrate an ability to work with a team with a multi-disciplinary approach
  • Clean Drivers Licence
  • Consent to a Police Vetting Check under the Vulnerable Children - s Act 2014

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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

Job details

Job Reference:
MHA016-25

Location:
North Island - Wellington - Kapati Coast

North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central


Job type:
Casual

Expertise:
Clinical - Mental Health - All values


Closes:
31-Oct-2025
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