Mental Health Assistant

7 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Shifts** - 24/7 Rotating roster of 4 days on, 2 days off. Morning 7am - 3:00pm, Afternoon 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Night 10:50pm - 7:20am.
- ** Status** - Permanent role - 0.94 FTE
- **Location** - Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch.
- ** Salary** - Based on Mental Health Assistants Step 1-5

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**

Te Whare Manaaki is a Medium Secure Forensic Unit, which provides specialist care for people who, as a result of a mental illness, have seriously offended or are assessed as high risk for serious offending. Priding itself on a sustained commitment to quality improvement, the Forensic Mental Health Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment to work in.

Mental Health Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a caring and compassionate nature will see you excel in this area. We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau.

**Skills and Experience**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Initiative and a proactive approach to work
- Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
- Mental Health experience is highly desirable

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

PC3892403**Location**:

- South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Non-clinical - Health & Clinical Support Workers - Health & Clinical Support Workers
Clinical - Mental Health - All values

**Closes**:

14-Sep-2025

  • Mental Health Assistants

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

    **Shifts** - 24/7 Rotating roster. Morning 7am - 3:40pm, Afternoon 3:10pm - 11:10pm, Night 10:50pm - 7:20am - ** Status** - Permanent and casual roles - ** Location** - Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch. - ** Salary** - Based on Mental health Assistants Step 1-5 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the...

  • Mental Health Triage Clinician

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Pegasus Health Full time

    **Mental Health Triage Clinician / Kaitautoko tāngata whai ora** **Ko wai mātou | About us** Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury. We provide services and support to general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality health care to patients. We work in partnership with our communities, general...

  • Mental Health Assistants

    4 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch**: - **Permanent full time (0.94FTE) positions available**: - ** Further grow and develop your skills and expertise within Intellectual Disability and Forensic nursing** 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...

  • Healthcare Assistants Specialist Mental Health

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Casual, part-time and full-time positions available for Healthcare Assistants - Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team Mō te tūnga | About the role On the Specialist Mental Health Services' pool, we have need for Healthcare Assistants. Primarily based at Hillmorton Hospital, you will be providing cover across...

  • Service Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Pegasus Health Full time

    **Ko wai mātou | About Us** Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury by providing services and support to general practices and community-based health providers. Te Tumu Waiora - heading towards wellness - is a model of primary mental health care aiming to provide anyone experiencing mental distress or addiction...

  • Community Mental Health Nurse

    3 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

    Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent, part-time 0.5FTE position availableNZ Registered Nursing professional with Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialExperience in a mental health setting is highly desirableHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system...

  • Community Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

    Put your listening skills to the test in this 'front door of Specialist Mental Health Services'. We are keen to hear from a registered health professional keen on working within the SPOE team. **Mō te tūnga | About the role** Single Point of Entry (SPOE) is a person’s initial contact with the mental health services. We streamline the way people are...

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

    7 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Burwood Hospital, Christchurch**: - ** 0.94 FTE permanent, full time role working a 2 on 4 off pattern**: - ** A current Annual Practicing Certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New...

  • Mental Health

    5 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

    Te Tai o Poutini (Kawatiri, Māwhera, Hokitika/Westland, South Westland)Full-Time / PermanentAre you a proven clinical team leader ready for your next challenge on Te Tai o Poutini? Wanting to make a meaningful impact in the community?We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Pou Lead (Team Lead) to provide clinical and operational leadership to our dedicated...

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

    7 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Full time

    **Burwood Hospital, Christchurch**: - ** 0.94 FTE permanent, full time role working a 2 on 4 off pattern**: - ** A current Annual Practicing Certificate from Nursing Council of New Zealand with Mental Health Scope** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New...