Mental Health Support Worker - Mhaids Operation Centre -Casual

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 59,024 - 74,442; Part time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking Casual Mental Health Support Workers in the Wellington area to provide vital care in inpatient units and community settings. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work across various services, ensuring quality mental health support for those in need.

Ideal candidates will possess a Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing, demonstrated experience in mental health or addiction, and strong teamwork skills. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent healthcare across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, ID, or addiction fields.
• Must hold a valid work visa or legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in inpatient units and community settings.
• Work flexible hours in various services.
• Undergo full orientation and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Resilience

IT skills

Education

New Zealand Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Wellbeing Mental Health and Addiction Support

Job description

Location: Porirua / Wellington Hospital / Lower Hutt Hospital

Contract: Casual - up to 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has vacancies in our Casual Pool for Mental Health Support Workers mainly based in inpatient units and community settings. The role is part of the MHAIDS Operations Centre, which covers the Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas. Salary is MECA Step 1-5 or $59,024 - $74,442.

About the Team/Service

Are you looking for variety in your work life and up for a new challenge? We have vacancies available in our MHAIDS Casual Pool across our services with the opportunity to work flexible hours that best suit your lifestyle, while developing your skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. You will enjoy working in different services and receive full orientation and training.

About you

• Have a New Zealand Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Wellbeing Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification)
• Have experience working within the area of mental health, ID or Addiction
• Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a team with a multi-disciplinary approach
• A passion for working with a wide variety of people who experience Mental Health
• Resilience and the ability to work in a very busy environment
• Are team focused and have a positive attitude
• Have excellent time management, communication, written, verbal and IT skills
• Full Drivers Licence
• Consent to a Police Vetting Check under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.