Clinical Nurse Specialist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our commitment is to create a health system that meets the diverse needs of our communities. We pride ourselves on our ability to serve approximately 350,000 individuals across the Southern region, and we are continuously looking for passionate professionals to join our team. About the Role We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Intellectual Disability Service within the Community Liaison Team at Step-Down Cottage, Wakari Hospital. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $116,040 to $127,674 per annum. In this role, you will be responsible for initiating and facilitating educational training for mental health services staff. You will develop and deliver mandatory training to the Mental Health, Addictions, and Intellectual Disability (MHAID) workforce and assess training needs to create or coordinate new training programs in collaboration with other agencies. You will model specialist mental health nursing care, drawing on your extensive theoretical knowledge, and work closely with nursing staff to enhance their clinical practice. Your contributions will be vital in developing ongoing clinical skills across the MHAID workforce. About the Team/Service/Location Our Southern region encompasses the largest geographical area in New Zealand, allowing us to engage with a wide range of communities. We take pride in the services we offer and are committed to promoting and protecting the health of our residents. Our dedicated staff are crucial to our success, and we are eager to welcome more individuals who share our commitment to community health. About You To qualify for this position, you will need to hold nursing qualifications, including postgraduate qualifications relevant to mental health, ideally a master’s degree or at least a diploma. We are looking for a registered nurse who is both positive and confident, capable of motivating and engaging staff in their clinical development. Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential, as is the ability to work well within a team. Our ideal candidate will also have or be working towards a Level 4 Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), hold an active practicing certificate (APC) with a mental health scope, and possess intermediate to advanced computer skills. Benefits At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that such diversity enhances our ability to understand and serve the communities we support. We encourage applications from individuals within Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 12 August 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are submitted and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online through our website.