Mental Health Care Assistant Forensic

Mental Health Care Assistant- Forensic

Salary $59024 -$74442 per annum pro rata

• Wakari Hospital
• 0.5 FTE / 40 Hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy

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

Forensic Ward 9A is a15- bed medium secure unit it is the inpatient unit for Otago and Southland for those persons who are in the Justice system and require assessment treatment and rehabilitation.

As a Mental Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
• Patient movement
• Patient cares as required
• Stock reconciliation
• Ward maintenance
• Patient watch/supervision with one-on-one care as required

View Position Description

About us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 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 you

It 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 than experience is gained from within a professional environment or from caring for children or family members.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be dynamic and friendly
• Have a valid full NZ drivers licence
• Demonstrate a higher level of initiative
• will be committed to high standards of practice
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Working for 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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the MHA Pay Scale between step 1 $59024 and $74442 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 21 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.