Community Mental Health Nurse - Triage

• Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora, Hillcrest, Hamilton
• Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight
• If you are passionate about mental health, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to make a difference in helping people access the right care, we would love to hear from you.

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Adult Community Mental Health Triage team based at Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora in Hamilton.

Our Triage team provides a Single Point of Entry into Adult Community Mental Health Services across the Waikato region. We are a small, supportive multidisciplinary team responsible for receiving, screening and assessing referrals to ensure tāngata whaiora are connected with the most appropriate services and support.

This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with other mental health services, primary care providers, community organisations, tāngata whaiora and whānau.

Click here to view the position description.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a busy team environment, has strong assessment skills and is confident making clinical decisions.

You will have:

• Have experience working in mental health services.
• Confidence completing mental health and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• A recovery-focused, trauma informed approach that values the involvement of tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• The ability to be flexible, adaptable and willing to learn.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Riley at Michelle.Riley@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.