Registered Health Professional (Mental Health)

Registered Health Professional with recent Mental Health and Community Experience

• Kensington Centre, Community Mental Health and Addictions Service, Timaru
• Permanent 1 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role 

Are you passionate about making a difference at the most critical point in someone’s mental health journey? Join our dedicated service and be part of a team that provides immediate, compassionate, and skilled care to people experiencing acute mental health issues.

The Crisis Team provides 24-hour assessment, treatment and support for people experiencing serious mental health issues.  The team comprises of Registered Nurses and Medical professionals who are supported by a strong and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Abou You

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic health care professional to join our crisis resolution team. In this role you will:

• Provide timely mental health assessments, crisis interventions and short-term intensive treatment
• Work collaboratively with service users, whānau/families, and partner agencies to ensure safe and effective care
• Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where no two days are the same

As a professional and highly motivated Registered Health Professional who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team.  You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends and whānau. Working within a multidisciplinary team, and in collaboration with our clients and their whānau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage and priorities your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.

To be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Health Care Professional with current APC and mental health scope
• Experience in mental health settings preferred (ideally in crisis or acute areas). However, support and education will be provided for the right candidate
• Skilled in risk assessment, crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Able to remain calm, compassionate and solution focused under pressure
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team but can also work autonomously
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• Ideally you will be a Duty Authorised Officer (DOA) who has been trained and signed off as being able to facilitate the Mental Health Act. If not currently a DAO, applicants for this position will be required to undertake this training

• Have a full New Zealand Driver’s Licence

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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Why Timaru?

Timaru offers an excellent lifestyle with a strong sense of community, affordable living, and easy access to the outdoors. Enjoy coastal views, walking tracks, and a relaxed pace of life while still being part of a progressive and supportive health service. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to balance meaningful work with quality of life.

To Apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal by April 24th, 2026. 
Please note We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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