Registered Nurse - MHSOP

New Zealand Government Joba; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health for Older People team at Tauranga Hospital. This permanent part-time role is 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) with rosters across a 24-hour schedule, based in Tauranga.

You will provide care to tangata whai ora with dementia, psychological conditions and palliative needs, delivering person-centred support while engaging with whanau.

Qualifications

• Current NZCN registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Mental Health experience and scope of practice (no restrictions).
• 2+ years post-registration experience, ideally in Older Adult Mental Health or related areas.
• Ability to work rostered shifts (24/7 coverage).
• A flexible, compassionate and team based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to older people with diverse and complex needs.
• Support tangata whai ora and their whanau through personal journeys using physical, mental health and communication skills.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health for Older People team to deliver high-quality care in Tauranga Hospital's 10-bed inpatient unit.

Skills

NZRN registration

Mental health experience

Post-registration experience

Rostered shifts (24/7)

Team-based approach

Job description

# Registered Nurse - MHSOP at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Work where others holiday - enjoy a vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga*** **Located at Tauranga Hospital, Permanent part-time position - 0.8 FTE*** **perfect for lifestyle flexibility while contributing to meaningful mahi**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, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**We are looking for a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Mental Health for Older people team at Tauranga Hospital. The 10-bed inpatient unit provides short-term assessment, care and treatment for tangata whai ora with complex mental health presentation such as dementia, psychological conditions, and palliative needs.In this rewarding role, you will support tangata whai ora and their whanau through deeply personal journeys - applying a mix of physical, mental health and communication skills. You will have access to learning and development opportunities including in-class education, e-learning, and postgraduate study specific to Older Persons Mental Health.This is a permanent, part-time role working 32 hours a week. Shifts are rostered across a 24-hour schedule.**To view the Position Description,** ****click here******About the Team/Service/ Location**Our inpatient unit is part of the Mental Health and Addiction Services based at Tauranga Hospital - one of the fastest-growing regions in New Zealand. Nestled between golden beaches and bush-clad hills, Tauranga offers an incredibly lifestyle. The Mental Health for Older People team prides itself on collaboration, empathy and providing the highest standard of care to tangata whai ora and their families.**To learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty,** ****click here******About you**To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse who brings empathy, critical thinking and a calm presence to your work. You communicate effectively with colleagues and whanau, and you are committed to delivering person-centred care to older people with diverse and complex needs.****What you will bring:***** Current NZCN registration and Annual Practicing Certificate* Mental Health experience and scope of practice (no restrictions)* 2 + years post-registration experience, ideally in Older Adult Mental Health or related areas* Ability to work rostered shifts (24/7 coverage)* A flexible, compassionate and team based approach**Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply for the role please click **apply now.** All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on **Friday 16 October 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU02962 and contact [e-mail]**We will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes || Location: | Bay of Plenty || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 02-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 16-Oct-2026 || Reference: | TAU02962 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz |