Registered Nurse for Te Whare o Matairangi Service

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent Full 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 committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role 

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. The salary for this role is between $75,773 - $106,739 depending on experience. 

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,

• At least 3 year’s experience working in Mental Health Nursing, preferably in inpatient settings.
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work. 
• Completed the Nursing Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) programme or equivalent. 
• Be on or working towards Proficient or Expert PDRP. 
• Have a passion for mental health nursing and providing care to whaiora in acute distress. 
• Dedication to best practice, quality improvement within services, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity and collaboration in healthcare. 

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 21.05.2025. 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.