Registered Health Professional - Acute Care Team (Crisis)
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Work where others holiday – enjoy a vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
- Full or Part-time roles – up to 1.0 FTE
- Perfect lifestyle flexibility while contributing to meaningful work
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
An opportunity has opened for two dedicated Registered Mental Health Professionals to join the Tauranga Acute Care Team – our 24/7 mental health crisis response service. This is a full or part-time permanent role working up to 40 hours per week in a high-trust, high-support environment.
You will be responsible for acute mental health assessments, short-term follow-up, engaging community services, and initiating effective plans for individuals and their whānau following a mental health crisis. The work is dynamic and responsive, requiring sound clinical reasoning and confident decision-making under pressure.
You will also work collaboratively within a multi-professional team of nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, delivering services that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive to the community in the Bay of Plenty.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Acute Care Team (Crisis) operates out of Tauranga, a vibrant coastal city known for its golden beaches, warm climate, and active lifestyle. The service plays a crucial role within Mental Health and Addictions Services across the Bay of Plenty, supporting individuals in crisis and their whānau with wraparound care and expert support. You will be joining a connected, passionate team with strong clinical leadership and ongoing opportunities for development.
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About you
Success means being a confident mental health clinician with a calm, open-minded approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environments and bring compassion and clarity to every interaction.
What you will bring:
- Current NZ registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in the mental health sector
- Strong acute assessment and crisis management skills
- Flexible approach to working shifts (including weekends, and public holidays)
- Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to recovery-focused and culturally responsive care
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1992) and willingness to become a Duly Authorised Office
- Working knowledge of other legislation related to vulnerable individuals
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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.