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Enrolled Nurses | Te Whare Manaaki

CDHB


Job Location:

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • 2 x Permanent Positions 0.94FTE Enrolled Nurses
  • Join a passionate and supportive team making a meaningful difference within forensic mental health services.

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we are firmly groundedin the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a healthsystem that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Te Whare Manaaki is a medium secure forensic mental healthunit providing specialist care within a dynamic and rewarding environment. Weare seeking motivated and compassionate Registered and Enrolled nurses to joinour cohesive multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity tocontribute your clinical expertise enthusiasm and professionalism within aservice focused on recovery rehabilitation and supporting tāngata whaiora toachieve their goals.

Working within this role you will:

  • Deliver high-quality mental health nursing care within a forensic setting
  • Build therapeutic supportive and empowering relationships with tāngata whaiora and whānau
  • Work collaboratively within a skilled multi-disciplinary team
  • Support individuals to identify strengths enhance wellbeing and achieve personal aspirations
  • Case manage tāngata whaiora within a recovery-focused model of care

About You

You will be a resilient adaptable and compassionateRegistered Nurse with a genuine passion for mental health nursing andrecovery-focused practice.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC with a Mental Health scope of practice
  • Previous mental health nursing experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • A current full New Zealand Driver Licence
  • Flexibility to work across a rotating roster and all shifts

Please ensure you includeacoveringletterto highlight your relevant skillset andexperience.

We pride ourselves on working in partnership with tāngatawhaiora and whānau and fostering a culture of collaboration respect andsupport. A comprehensive orientation package will be provided to support yoursuccess in the role.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity andinclusion and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects thecommunities we serve.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacificdisabled and rainbow communities.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverseMāori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers portal byWednesday 30th September.If you have any questions about the role please contactRecruitment Partner Lisa Gray

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.


Required Experience:

IC