Charge Nurse Manager, Inpatient Mental Health Services - Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service

Charge Nurse Manager Inpatient Mental Health Services - ARFPS

• Permanent, Full-time role (80 hours per fortnight)
• Monday to Friday
• Based in Point Chevalier

Mauri Ora! Mauri Kaha!

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 us:

The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service, or the Mason Clinic as it is often known, is the largest Forensic Mental Health and ID Service in New Zealand. We serve all courts in the northern region including five prisons.

The clinical pathways in the ARFPS are formed by the integration of six subservice streams.

• Justice and Short Term Care stream (JSTC) comprising an acute and subacute male pathway in Kauri and Totara and a female service of four beds in E Tū Tanekaha. This stream is operationally and functionally linked to the Forensic Prison Team and the Forensic Court Liaison teams. The `Justice arm of the stream focuses on deliverables in prison and courts.
• Tari Kaupapa Māori Extended Forensic Care and Rehabilitation (EFCR) stream comprising Te Aka and Tane Whakapiripiri. This stream also hosts Pacifica (but not exclusively).
• A mixed gender EFCR stream within E Tū Tanekaha (known as EFCR Stream 1)
• A male only EFCR stream comprising Rata and Kahikatea (known as EFCR Stream 2).
• A secure inpatient Intellectual Disability service with a community based consult liaison service known as IDOLS (Intellectually Disabled Offenders Liaison Service) providing after-care or parallel community based care.
• The Forensic Community Reintegration Service comprising the Rimu open Hostel and the Forensic Community Team. Respite beds for emergency readmission are housed in Totara.

These clinical pathways support recovery, enable tāngata whai i te ora and whānau involvement and are anchored in the recognition of principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (kawanatanga, ritenga, oritenga, and mana Motuhake).

About the role

This challenging and rewarding position requires a person with demonstrated operational leadership skills who is well organised, flexible and relates well to others.

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership and operational management which supports delivery of quality care and the efficient and effective management of systems and resources which will promote partnership with, and meets the needs of, service users, their families and Whānau.

In this role, you will ensure nursing care of the highest quality in accordance with the Nursing Council of New Zealand scope of practice (Registered Nurse) and the WDHB Professional Development and Recognition Portfolio.

To apply for this position you must be at least a Level 3, working towards a Level 4, Competent New Zealand Registered Nurse, have current APC and the scope to work in Mental Health.

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About You

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Positive, flexible, vibrant, and confident
• Passionate about working within mental health services
• Experienced in coaching and mentoring staff
• Skilled at fostering a positive and productive team environment
• Resilient and able to manage day-to-day challenges effectively
• A strong problem-solver who can think on their feet
• Committed to supporting innovative and responsive service delivery

Essentials:

• Previous management experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Mental Health Sector
• Holds NZ registration and current APC

Primary Location: Mason Clinic, Point Chevalier

Schedule: Full time (1FTE) Monday to Friday business hours, with availability to an on call roster.

Reporting line: Directly reports to the Operations Manager of Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service

If youd like further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Clare McCArten

For further information on the recruitment process please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Position number: WDHB21489

Closing date: 21 October 2026