💼 Full-Time Position

Mental Health Assistant | Hillmorton

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New Zealand Government
📍 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

* Hillmorton Hospital,
Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch. * Permanent role part
time role working 37.5 hours per week (0.94 FTE)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
Te Whare
Manaaki is a Medium Secure Forensic Unit, which provides specialist care for
people who, as a result of a mental illness, have seriously offended or are
assessed as high risk for serious offending. Priding itself on a sustained
commitment to quality improvement, the Forensic Mental Health Service is a
fulfilling and dynamic environment to work in.
Mental
Health Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting
the clinical team. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will assist nursing staff
with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the
ward.