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Community Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist - Rural South
New Zealand Government
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Waikato District, New Zealand
Location
Waikato District
Posted
April 11, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
* Based in Tokoroa * Permanent 64 hours per fortnight
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
This is a diverse and exciting role for a registered nurse, social worker or occupational therapist working with Tangata whai ora who live in this beautiful rural part of the Waikato. In this role you will provide assessment and treatment for people with acute or enduring mental illness in the community.
Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager and Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will hold a case load of 25-30 people as part of the MDT which includes consultant psychiatrists, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, social workers, kaitakawaenga, support workers and nurses. You will be conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments, and developing collaborative recovery plans utilizing your skills and ...
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
This is a diverse and exciting role for a registered nurse, social worker or occupational therapist working with Tangata whai ora who live in this beautiful rural part of the Waikato. In this role you will provide assessment and treatment for people with acute or enduring mental illness in the community.
Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager and Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will hold a case load of 25-30 people as part of the MDT which includes consultant psychiatrists, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, social workers, kaitakawaenga, support workers and nurses. You will be conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments, and developing collaborative recovery plans utilizing your skills and ...