Care Manager (Nelson)

Care Manager, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part-time
Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Nelson

• Suitable role for registered Allied Health or Nursing Clinicians.

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 Care Manager, you will bring experience in working with infants, children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health needs. You will provide assessment and therapeutic interventions using a range of best practice recommended models of care. Some liaison / consultation with other areas and agencies will be required including working with community services such as Oranga Tamariki, schools, GPs and local Māori networks. 

This role is permanent, part-time role working 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) is a regional service for infants, children and youth aged up to aged 18 years with serious mental health disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers, all trained in a range of treatment modalities. 

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About you

We are looking to appoint an allied health professional, or registered nurses, with at least 2-years’ experience, preferably within an iCAMHS or mental health setting. You will be experienced in working with young people and you will be up to date with current research findings relating to major mental health issues and trends in infant, child and adolescent mental health service delivery. You will also have a background in delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for infants, children and youth. 

You will be an active participant in our multidisciplinary team and will be the type of person who fits into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. You will engender confidence, trust and rapport with service users, their support networks and other agencies and service providers.  

This role is suitable for a Registered Nurse, or Allied Health professional e.g. social worker or occupational therapist, preferably with iCAMHS or mental health post-registration experience. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 02 November 2025.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Susan Murray (iCAMHS Service Manager) at susan.murray@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N25-225

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