Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Addictions

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health and Addictions

Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tangata whaiora while enjoying the autonomy, variety, and professional satisfaction that comes with community mental health nursing.

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 Registered Nurse, you will provide high quality, recovery focused care to tangata whaiora within the Community Mental Health and Addiction Service. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, provide ongoing case management, and work closely with individuals and whānau to support positive mental health outcomes.

This is a varied and autonomous role where you will manage a caseload, participate in duty services, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care. You will use evidence based practice and therapeutic approaches to support tangata whaiora on their recovery journey, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and equitable health outcomes across the community.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Community Mental Health and Addiction Service (South), Hastings, provides specialist support to tangata whaiora and whānau across the Hastings area. You will join a dedicated and collaborative team of nurses, allied health professionals, and medical staff committed to delivering person centred, culturally responsive care that promotes recovery and wellbeing.

Based in the heart of Hawke's Bay, you will enjoy a fantastic lifestyle with easy access to wineries, beaches, cycle trails, and outdoor recreation, while building your career within a supportive and forward thinking service.

About You

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with scope to practise in Mental Health.
• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least two years of experience working within Mental Health and Addictions.
• Recent community mental health and addiction nursing experience.
• A postgraduate qualification in Mental Health and Addictions.
• Strong assessment, case management, and therapeutic communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all communities.
• Excellent time management skills and a proactive, solution focused approach to care and service delivery.

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 29 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.