Mental Health Support Worker – Te Whare O Matairangi
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full or Part Time (0.8-1.0 FTE) Rostered and Rotating
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
As an unregulated healthcare worker, the MHSW works under the direction & delegation of a RN. They will be delegated tasks by the RN/EN that do not require specialised nursing knowledge, judgement or skill. The MHSW will remain responsible for their actions, while the RN/EN is accountable for the delegation decision, assessment and evaluation of outcomes. The MHSW will receive training to complete specific tasks within defined boundaries according to the service areas requirements.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Whare o Matairangi provides care for up to 31 tangata whaiora experiencing severe mental distress, in a therapeutic locked environment. Our team of approximately 100 staff includes Nurses, Doctors, Allied Health, Peer Supporters and Mental Health Support Workers.
About you
The ideal candidate with have;
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Certificate – level 4
- Experience working with people experiencing mental distress.
- A cool, calm and friendly attitude, and the ability to work under pressure
- Physical capability and confidence to assist with cares, patient activities, and de-escalation techniques
- A full driver license.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time
Job no: MHA097-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026