Mental Health Support Worker For Te Whare Ahuru
14 hours ago
Location: Hutt Valley
Contract: Full Time, Permanent (1 FTE)
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
Are you looking for a team that is supportive and a joy to work with?
We currently have a vacancy for a motivated Mental Health Support worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that is fast paced and has a dedicated group of staff striving to provide a high quality of care to the patients we provide care for.
As we are an acute service your role will be varied and allow you to utilise a wide variety of skills. To further support staff with their development we are supportive of ongoing training and professional development for all staff.
About the Team/Service Location
Te Whare Ahuru provides services for people experiencing an episode of acute mental illness that requires a safe environment with intensive nursing and medical treatment.
The team offers specialist services for people with moderate to severe mental health problems, and offer assessment, treatment and support to assist the individual and their whanau and other support people in their recovery journey with the aim of supporting people back to having their health care provided in primary health care services. The focus of the service is on providing evidenced based treatment interventions for those people who present with more complex needs and higher risks.
The multi-disciplinary team consists of Psychiatrists, registrars, house surgeons, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses and mental health support workers.
About you
Applicants should have:
- Current Mental Health Support worker certificate.
- A passion for working with a wide variety of people who experience Mental Health.
- Resilience and the ability to work in a very busy environment.
- Are team focused and have positive attitude.
- Have excellent time management and communication skills.
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
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
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