Intake and Assessment Clinician (Nurse),Hutt South and Central Community Mental Health Teams.
Location: Hutt South and Central Community Mental Health team base 40-42 Queens Drive Lower Hutt
Contract: Full time – 40 hours per week (1 FTE), 8am – 4.30pm
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The Intake and Assessment Clinician's (Nurse) role facilitates access to mental health services through providing an initial triage and assessment service and then referring to the specialist community mental health team or to other services as appropriate.
Key priorities of the role include:
- Triaging referrals from a variety of sources in the community.
- Undertake face to face initial assessments.
- Recognise that culturally safe practices are paramount and liaise with relevant services to ensure people receive safe, high quality and equitable care.
- Assess and escalate any crisis/urgent referrals to the appropriate crisis mental health and addiction services.
- Works collaboratively alongside the community mental health teams and local service providers to access the most appropriate service/support for the person based on their requirements.
- Liaise with referrers, including local GP's and community networks/NGO providers in the region to ensure people get appropriate, timely and person centred-care and feed back to them if there are any issues regarding quality of referrals
About the Team/Service/ Location
Hutt South Community Mental Health Services is the largest community based mental health team in Wellington, serving a diverse geographical area and a diverse population. We are centrally located with access to public transport, riverbank car park and Queensgate. Our service has a strong, dedicated and supportive team. The team is professional and committed to making a difference to the community it services and to supporting each other in their professional development. We also pride ourselves on having a diverse team of professionals who recognise and value our differences.
If you are ready to work in a team that value humour, compassion and self-care alongside delivering excellence in their day-to-day mahi, then this is the team for you!
About you
We are seeking dynamic, motivated Registered Nurse who has,
- 2-5 years of recent experience in mental health triage and risk assessment in your relevant scope.
- An up-to-date annual practicing certificate (must have completed relevant postgrad qualifications related to mental health).
- A strong commitment to care being provided in the least restrictive environment.
- A passion for Mental Health assessment and enabling clients to be seen by the appropriate health professionals.
It would be advantageous if they had some experience in Intellectual disability.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewahtuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: MHN020-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026