Care Manager Nelson Community Mental Health
- Care Manager Adult Mental Health Community Team
- Nelson Community
- Permanent position working 1.0 FTE
- Opportunity for a Registered Nurse
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
- You will need to have up-to-date knowledge of mental health & associated issues.
- This role is suitable for a Registered Nurse able to work with Tangata Whaiora , family/whanau and other service providers in providing treatment and interventions.
- This is an ideal career opportunity if you value being part of a vibrant, committed and professional team that is passionate about delivering positive client outcomes.
- We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
- The caseload will have clients that are receiving ECT and with training you would be expected to support the ECT team.
About the Team/Location
Our Adult Community Mental Health teams provide high-quality comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults and their families living in the Nelson/Tasman region. We enjoy a team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplines.
As a Care Manager you will work a four days week, hours of work 0800-1630 hrs, days of work to be negotiated between Monday -Friday.
About you
- You will be a mental health professional with the confidence to work autonomously and the resilience to manage a mixed case load.
- You will have current knowledge of mental health and other issues, with clinical experience also being desirable.
- Whilst we are looking for an experienced practitioner - we also recruit for attitude.
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 10.12.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Nikita.Fleming@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: R2N26-267
Location: Nelson Community
Closing Date: Friday, 11 December 2026