Mental Health Assistant

Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Intensive Mental Health Services
Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (2 FTE Available)
Job Security Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

Are you passionate about getting a foot in the door to support Mental Health?

We are now taking on board passionate and committed Mental Health Assistants to join our Intensive Mental Health Services working alongside acutely unwell people in Hawke’s Bay.

In this role you will be required to support mental health patients and staff with general house cleaning, personal care and other physical requirements within our mental health service. Each day will be different and you will have the opportunity to work in with patients who need your care and support.


About the Team/Service/ Location

The role is an opportunity work as part of a dynamic and passionate team in an acute mental health setting. Your direct impact will influence the people we care for during vulnerable times in their journey through mental health.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE


About you

This position can be physically demanding and we do require you to have a certain level of fitness and strength in this role.

You will also require the following key skills and attributes,

Experience caring for people in a similar role
The flexibility to take on shifts on an on-call basis
A passion for people and the community
A genuine desire to help and support others in mental health
New Zealand Certificate in Health Wellbeing (Level 4) or be actively on this qualification pathway or have commitment to commence this qualification within six months of employment.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Allison Kandimba via email on Allison.Kandimba@hbdhb.govt.nz

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