Mental Health Assistant

• Mental Health Assistant, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• 2 x Permanent positions available, Full - Time, 80 Hours per fortnight

• This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your career in mental health and healthcare services.

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

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting tangata whaiora within an acute inpatient mental health setting. Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide practical and therapeutic support that contributes to a safe, respectful and recovery focused environment. Your day may include supporting activities, assisting with patient care, undertaking observations, maintaining a safe ward environment, and helping people achieve their recovery goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others while building your skills and experience within mental health services. You will work closely with a dedicated team that values compassion, collaboration and person centred care, ensuring every individual receives the support they need during their recovery journey.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Mental Health Inpatient team provides specialist care and support for people experiencing acute mental health needs. We are a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality, recovery focused care while promoting dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and their whānau.

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About you

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will bring a caring and professional approach to supporting people with mental health needs. You will have:

• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 Health Assistance qualification, or be willing to work towards obtaining it.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, respectful and person centred care.
• Flexibility, resilience and a willingness to learn in a fast paced healthcare environment.

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Allison.Kandimba@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

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