Registered Nurse - Tirohanga Waiora

Registered Nurse - Tirohanga Waiora

Residential community facility, Hamilton

Permanent 80 hours per fortnight

Join our team which has a strong focus on whanaungatanga and ensure that our staff and whaiora are valued and supported in all aspects of care delivery.

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 be working as a part of a team of multi disciplines, at a community residential site, surrounded by beautiful native areas and gardens. You will also have the opportunity to work across different areas to promote reintegration and rehabilitation into the community setting.

We are looking for individuals who can work alongside and empower tangaata whaiora in their rehabilitation to live well in the community. Māori are significantly represented across all our services, which is why we focus on delivering care and support via a culturally led, clinically underpinned model of care. Delivering excellent care in a culturally responsive manner, to support the best outcomes for Māori is fundamental to our mahi.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering therapeutic interventions, based on evidence informed and/ or cultural approaches.
• Medication support and physical health monitoring.
• Assessment and risk screening including crisis and relapse prevention support.
• Education for individuals and whanau, and community engagement.
• Care coordination and planning.

About the Team or Service

Oranga Rangatira is a specialist service for individuals who live with a long term mental health disorder and often have complex needs. We aim to deliver an intensive, personalised, and Māori-led response to mental health needs that is clinically underpinned. Structurally, Oranga Rangatira comprises of a 10 bed residential facility (Tirohanga Waiora) which supports rehabilitation and integration into the community setting. The team is made up of both clinical and non clinical roles, together you will support our tangata whaiora on their recovery journey to wellness.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

About You

• 3-5 years mental health nursing experience, preferably with a focus on long term rehabilitation.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to engage therapeutically with whaiora is essential to this role.
• Candidates with a good understanding of Te Ao Māori and the ability to support our Māori tangata whaiora through a strong Te Ao Māori lens will be prioritised for interview.

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.

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 26 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Reweti at Rebecca.Reweti@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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

Job Reference: WAI32791

Location: North Island - Waikato

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse

Closes: 26-Oct-2026