Registered Nurse, MHAS Locality Manawatu

**Registered Nurse, Manawatu Locality Adult Mental Health and Addiction Service**Permanent, Various**Ready to shape the future of mental health care? Join us and make a real impact in the Manawatū community.****About You**We are looking for passionate Registered Nurses who are ready to make a real difference in mental health and addiction care. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves working collaboratively, we'd love to hear from you!You will:* Bring your experience in mental health and work confidently at PDRP Level 2 or above (Level 3 and 4 highly valued!)* Be energised by innovation and excited about shaping evolving service developments.* Bring flexibility and a team-of-teams mindset, valuing collaboration across services.* Be creative, curious, and solutions-focused – you're someone who gets things done.* Embrace opportunities to learn new skills as our service grows and transforms.**What We're Looking For**Our ideal candidates will:* Be Registered Nurses who lead by example, influencing and building strong relationships that foster diversity, strength, and kotahitanga (unity).* Have experience in mental health and/or addiction, with a deep understanding of person- and whānau-centred care, ensuring equity is always front and centre.* Be committed to early access to care, developing strong liaison and consultation links with primary care teams and community agencies.* Champion Māori health outcomes, strengthen community partnerships, and bring excellent clinical knowledge to support whānau ora.* Communicate with confidence and clarity, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.* Have experience (or be keen to learn) in providing clinical supervision and coaching, while fostering creativity within the team.**About the Role**Join Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral and become part of an exciting journey towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach. Our vision is to support interconnectedness – socially, spiritually, physically, and environmentally – and help individuals, whānau, and communities flourish.We have various FTE available based at Palmerston North Hospital, reporting to the Manawatu Locality Service Manager.**Benefits*** A supportive and professional team culture where collaboration is key.* An encouraging learning environment to help you grow and thrive.* Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.* Access to tailored wellness programmes.**About the Team & Location**MidCentral employs over 2,500 people and offers a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek Māori kaimahi and provide an environment that supports cultural safety and belonging.The Manawatu region offers the best of both worlds – vibrant city living and stunning natural landscapes. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and easy access to mountains and beaches, all while working in a community-focused health service.Click here to learn more about living and working in Manawatu.**Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**We are committed to building a health system grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, serving all New Zealanders. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**Click “Apply Now” to submit your application through our online careers portal. For any questions, contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress recruitment before the closing date.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 09-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | $1 - $7 || Closing date: | 30-Aug-2026 || Reference: | 1928974 || Attachment: | RN-Manawatu-Locality-MHAS-JT783 1928974.pdf (PDF, 567KB) Job Description || File links: | || Website: | http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz | #J-18808-Ljbffr