Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental ...

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Waiora CBD, Anglesea Street, Hamilton
• Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight
• As a community-based team, we deliver services Monday to Friday during office hours.

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 looking for a rewarding career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health?  Do you have excellent listening skills, enjoy solving problems and want to make a difference in the lives of tamariki and rangitahi who are experiencing serious symptoms of mental illness, distress and or risk issues?  If so, come and join our team.

About the Team

At ICAMHS we provide specialist mental health services for infants, children and adolescents who are experiencing serious mental health challenges.  We have a strong emphasis on family involvement in the young person’s recovery journey.

Services include:

• Crisis assessment and support
• Evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions using creative and pro-active approaches to engage tamariki, rangitahi and their whanau.

With service users/ tangata whaiora based both locally and rurally, this role also provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communities in which people live.

To view the position description for Registered Nurse click here, Occupational Therapist click here or Social Worker click here.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.  Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.  The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.  Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.  With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

Ideally you will be an experienced registered mental health professional (Allied Health or Nursing) with at least 3 years post registration experience, an up to date annual practicing certificate, a full drivers licence and experience in mental health assessment and discipline specific therapeutic interventions.

This role is open to someone who has worked with children, adolescents and their families in bi-cultural and/ or multi-cultural work practices.

You will be confident in completing mental health assessments and providing tangible outcomes.  You will enjoy independent clinical work, while being adept at collaborating with the wider team/services.

The person best suited for this role will also have excellent clinical knowledge in working with children, adolescents and their family and understanding how to assess and manage complex needs.  They will be confident and effective communicators and have strong organisational skills.

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 apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lily de Bruin, Associate Team leader Heidi Steyn, Charge Nurse Manager on +64 7 839 8886.

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