Clinical Coordinator - Adult Mental Health Wairau permanent

• Bring your enthusiasm & clinical experience to supporting some of the more vulnerable members of our community
• Rewarding role within a supportive and well established team
• Opportunity to work alongside a great team and engage in service development initiatives
• Permanent full-time position (Mon - Fri)

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

 In Marlborough, Adult Mental Health Services are delivered by an established multi-disciplinary team based at the Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. This team delivers a comprehensive clinical resource to those affected by acute or enduring severe mental illness.

The Clinical Coordinator will work in partnership with a peer clinical coordinator and the service manager to support operational and clinical leadership Wither the objective of delivering  high quality client-focused care.

This well-established,position would suit an applicant with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. Mental Health services at NMH is undergoing a period of rapid development. The team in Marlborough are in a strong position to be at the forefront of improvement initiatives and require a dynamic clinical coordinator to ensure positive outcomes. 

Normal hours of work will be between 0800hrs – 1630hrs, Monday to Friday.

About the Team/Location

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

About You

You will be a registered nurse, occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a minimum of five years post graduate experience in Mental health. You will have up to date knowledge of mental health and associated issues. You will also have experience of service improvement initiatives. You will have  the fortitude, resilience, imagination and flexibility required to meet the challenges of this role.

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 06.06.25. 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 David Greer on David.Greer@nmdhb.govt.nz

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