Mental Health Act Administrator - SMHAS

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government’s Mental Health Act Administrator role in Takapuna offers part-time flexibility (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week) with base in Takapuna, supporting a range of clinical and governance teams across multiple stakeholders.

You will manage day-to-day processing of Mental Health Act documentation, ensure accurate recording of legislation, and work closely with DAMHS and external partners; strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is an advantage but training will be provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day processing of mental health act documentation.
• Ensure legislation is accurately recorded and applied.
• Work closely with clinical teams, DAMHS and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, whānau, courts and legal representatives.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mental Health Act Administrator - Special Mental Health and Addictions Services

Part-Time (0.6FTE) position available | 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday | Based in Takapuna

Ready to take the next step in your administration career? Join a role that offers variety, flexibility and meaningful work. This position provides flexible working days and hours, supporting a healthy-work-life balance while giving you exposure to a wide range of teams and environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day processing of the mental health act documentation
• Ensure legislation is accurately recorded and applied
• Work closely with clinical teams, Director of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) and external stakeholders
• Liaise with clients, whānau, courts and legal representatives

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

This role is covered by the PSA National Health Administration Workers Collective Agreement and is mapped to role profile 5D.

Requirements

• Proven experienced in an administration role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is an advantage, but not essential (full training will be provided)
• be able to solve problems as they arise
• have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential for this role
• be computer literate, with an appetite for learning new skills and processes

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Lisa Jones, Business Support Manager on 0212426882, and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email.

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Position Number: WDHB21657