Posted 30 July, 2026
Police Liaison Service - Registered Nurse
North Island - Hawkes Bay
Hastings, HKB, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
North Island - Hawkes Bay – Hastings, North Island Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) Join a team making a real difference in our community Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Registered Nurse in the Police Liaison Service, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between emergency services and mental health care. This is a unique opportunity to work at the frontline of mental health and addiction support, providing urgent and non-urgent clinical intervention, assessment, and treatment strategies for individuals referred by Police, Justice, and Emergency Departments. About the Team/Service/ Location Our Mental Health Police Liaison Service is a dynamic and responsive team working in partnership with Police and other emergency services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that reflects the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE About you A current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand A relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification Extensive experience (5+ years) in mental health and addictions Proven ability to work collaboratively across agencies and disciplines Excellent communication and problem-solving skills A commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement Desired Attributes Experience in community mental health, counselling, or DAO roles Advanced IT and documentation skills Preceptorship experience and leadership capability Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr