Mental Health Act Administrator: Compliance & Impact

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an experienced Mental Health Act Administrator to provide high-level administration support, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and related legislation.

You will manage documentation and court-related processes, work closely with clinicians, Courts, and District Inspectors, and report to the DAMHS. The role is located at Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital Campus.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification in a relevant field.
• Two years administration experience in a clinical hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel to intermediate level.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1992).

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and related legislation.
• Ensure documentation and court-related processes are accurate, timely, and legally compliant.
• Collaborate with clinicians, Courts, and District Inspectors under the DAMHS direction.
• Support Te Toka Tumai Auckland's DAMHS team from Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital Campus.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

Level 4 Qualification

Two years administration experience in a clinical hospital setting

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Mahi ē Taea

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an experienced Mental Health Act Administrator to provide high-level administration support, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and related legislation.

You will manage documentation and court-related processes, work closely with clinicians, Courts, and District Inspectors, and report to the DAMHS. The role is located at Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital Campus.