Community Mental Health Nurse - acute pathway - ICAMHS

• Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
• Fulltime, permanent 80 hours per fortnight (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

Step into the dedicated ICAMHS Acute pathway where we integrate crisis response services with a short-term care pathway to support tamariki, rangitahi and their whānau through acute mental health challenges. The focus is to work alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau to achieve maximum health potential that is meaningful to them.

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About the Team

Our multidisciplinary team provides community-based secondary mental health services for tamariki and rangatahi experiencing severe mental health challenges across the greater Hamilton area.

Our clinicians bring a wide range of skills and clinical expertise and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for young people and their whānau. This is meaningful and rewarding work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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

You are a compassionate, skilled, and adaptable clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to supporting people through challenging situations.

To be successful in this role, you:

• Demonstrate safe, quality clinical practise that is evidence based and reflects best practise.
• Demonstrate expertise in mental health assessment, formulation and risk management in a community mental health care setting.
• Engage in contemporary practice with an equity focus in order to achieve improved outcomes for Māori accessing care.
• Hold a current registration with NZNC and be eligible to work in Mental Health.
• Have a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in a mental health setting.
• Have a current full New Zealand drivers licence.
• Post-Graduate training in mental health will be an asset.
• Former training as a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) and excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act will be preferable.

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 2 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heidi Steyn or Lily de Bruin at Wk-Icamhsadmin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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