Location
dunedin
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 18, 2026
Job Description
Mental Health Assistant - Acute Mental Health
Salary Band $28.30 - $35.69 per hour + holiday loading
- Wakari Hospital
- 0.9 FTE / 72 hours per fortnight
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
We are looking for a positive and confident Mental Health Assistant to support our tight knit team in our Acute mental health Ward 9B.
Responsibilities
- Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
- Patient cares, as required
- Ward maintenance
- Patient watch/supervision, with one‑on‑one care as required
- Rostered shifts duties (Monday through to Sunday)
About us
Wakari Hospital provides care within a range of different settings and environments. You will join an expert multi‑disciplin...
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