After-Hours Acute Mental Health Nurse Leader

Marketplace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato invites applications for Associate Charge Nurse Manager in the Acute Mental Health Bureau. This permanent part-time role (20 hours/week) covers after-hours, weekends, and afternoon shifts, partnering with the CNM to lead staff and ensure safe patient flow in a new facility opening December 2026.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with 4+ years in mental health, possess a postgraduate certificate in mental health, and demonstrate Te Tiriti-based

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 4 years' experience in mental health.
• Postgraduate certificate focused on mental health.
• Ability to work weekends and after hours.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight after hours in the Mental Health Bureau.
• Support CNM to lead a high performing team.
• Coordinate after-hours staffing and emergency responses.
• Engage with taangata whaiora and whaanau.

Skills

Māori health knowledge

Te Reo Māori

Registered Nurse

Mental health experience

After-hours leadership

Education

Postgraduate certificate in mental health

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato invites applications for Associate Charge Nurse Manager in the Acute Mental Health Bureau. This permanent part-time role (20 hours/week) covers after-hours, weekends, and afternoon shifts, partnering with the CNM to lead staff and ensure safe patient flow in a new facility opening December 2026.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with 4+ years in mental health, possess a postgraduate certificate in mental health, and demonstrate Te Tiriti-based