Enrolled Nurse - Medium Secure Forensic Intellectual Disability Ward

• Wakari Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role available
• Salary band $69,934 to $83,349 p.a and KiwiSaver

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

We are looking for enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse - with mental health or intellectual disability nursing experience to join our supportive multidisciplinary team.

Ward 10A is part of the Specialist Mental Health Services based at Wakari Hospital. Ward 10A falls under the Intellectual Disability Service and comprises of three parts, Ward 10a - a five bed Medium Secure Forensic ID Ward, Helensburgh Cottage - a four-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and the Community Liaison team.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team comprising of:

• Registered Nurses
• Enrolled Nurses
• Mental Health Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Social Worker
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists.

Ward 10a is a medium secure five bed Forensic inpatient service for whaiora with an Intellectually Disability clients, aged 17 to 65 years, who are subject to the criminal justice system via the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, working alongside whaioria in a complex environment to meet their identified needs in a multi-disciplinary setting. The emphasis is on the delivery of safe whaiora focused care in a forensic setting, working closely with the Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Registered Nurses within our service.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

As an experienced Enrolled Nurse, you will have a range of skills and the ability to work effectively to a high standard within your scope of practice.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability from admission to discharge.

You must also be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with NCNZ (Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice, NCNZ, 2010) and have a current Practicing Certificate.

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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.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 4 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.