Mental Health Assistant - Intellectual Disability

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to building a healthcare system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our organization aims to improve, promote, and protect the health of our diverse communities. We pride ourselves on the services we provide and believe that our dedicated and passionate staff play a crucial role in achieving our goals. About the Role We are currently seeking a part-time Mental Healthcare Assistant for our Intellectual Disability Service (IDS) at Wakari Hospital, located high above Dunedin. This permanent position is part-time, with a commitment of 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), offering a salary range of $59,024 - $74,442 per annum, pro-rata. The IDS includes three components: - Ward 10a, a medium secure forensic Intellectual Disability unit - The step-down Cottage - The Community Liaison team As a Mental Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our Nurses and other healthcare team members. Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting patient movement and care as required - Assisting with stock reconciliation and ward maintenance - Supervising patients with one-on-one care as necessary About the Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern provides services across the largest geographical area in New Zealand, serving approximately 350,000 people in various communities. We take pride in our commitment to health and wellbeing and are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join our team and further enhance our community services. About You We are looking for candidates who are motivated, flexible, and demonstrate maturity and enthusiasm. Previous experience in a caring role, whether in a professional capacity or through personal experience caring for family or children, is essential. Our ideal candidate will: - Be dynamic and friendly - Exhibit a high level of initiative - Adapt to changing environments - Maintain a patient-focused approach at all times - Commit to high standards of practice - Possess strong written and verbal communication skills - Have the right to work in New Zealand Benefits Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means being part of a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to providing excellent healthcare. We welcome applications from individuals across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through our online careers portal by Sunday, 27 July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. We only accept applications submitted through our website.