Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
Te Awhina
Permanent, Part-Time 32 hours/0.8 FTE
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 RoleWe are looking for a Mental Health Care Assistant to join our team Te Awhina, the Acute mental health inpatient unit at Whanganui Hospital, working alongside acutely unwell people. Each day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to work in with patients who need your care and support. 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.About the Team/Service/ LocationOur multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide patient and whānau centred care to the people of our community, whilst continually bringing a positive, enthusiastic attitude to our working environment every day.For more information on living and working in Whanganui, clickAbout youIdeally you will hold the following attributes:
Skills, experience or qualifications suited to the role
Team player with good communication skills
A passion for people and the community and a desire to help and support others in mental health
Physically fit and able to lift
Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
Cultural sensitivity
This position is ideal for a Mental Health Care Assistant keen to have an impact into the lives of our tangata whaiora and their whānau. This position provides an opportunity to work as part of a supportive integrated multi-disciplinary team.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 21st September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Howes: jobs@wdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
