Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE/24 hours per week)
Salary $59,024 - $74,442 p.a pro-rata
Free on-site parking
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 roleThe Intellectual Disability Service (IDS) is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital, high above Dunedin.Our IDS comprises of three parts as follows:
Ward 10a - medium secure forensic Intellectual Disability unit
The step-down cottage
The Community Liaison team
As a Mental Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for:
supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
patient movement
patient cares, as required
stock reconciliation
ward maintenance
patient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as required.
About the Team/Service/LocationHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youIt is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment or from caring for children or family members.Our ideal candidate will:
be dynamic and friendly
demonstrate a higher level of initiative
be able to adapt to a changing environment
be patient-focused at all times
be committed to high standards of practice
have strong written and verbal communication skills
have New Zealand working rights.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 4 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our
