Registered Nurse at Te Whare o Matairangi
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent or Part Time, 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
Salary: $75,773 - $106,739
The registered nurse position at Te Whare o Matairangi is a fast-paced, exciting role in a busy ward environment. No two days are ever the same, and the opportunities to really make a difference are endless. We have a welcoming and supportive team and can support multiple professional development options. A typical day here will involve a caseload of 3-5, working with each whaiora to reduce distress, assist recovery and promote autonomy. You will use your flexibility and critical thinking skills to rapidly adjust to changing situations and work collaboratively in care planning and providing nursing care
About the Team/Service/ Location
MHAIDS is the mental health, addiction and intellectual disability service for the Wairarapa District and Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, with multiple specialist facilities. Te Whare o Matairangi is a 30 bed acute inpatient Mental Health Recovery unit providing at Wellington Regional Hospital, providing care for tangata whaiora experiencing significant mental health issues. We have a diverse team of approximately 100 people across Nursing, Allied Health, medical staff and support workers.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- Be currently enrolled in or recently completed the Nursing Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme or equivalent.
- This vacancy is for NESP nurses to find roles within MHAIDS
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 by 29 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Campbell.valentine@mhaids.health.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: MHN039-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Monday, 29 June 2026