Mental Health Assistant - Acute Mental Health

Taranaki District Health Board · dunedin, otago, New-Zealand

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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