Health Professional - Registered Nurse (Residential Support)
Arataki Ministries | Whangārei
Arataki Ministries provides community-based mental health services across the Whangārei and Kaipara regions. We are seeking a full-time Health Professional Registered Nurse to join our team based in Whangārei on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
This role supports people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges to live well in the community. The focus of the role is walking alongside people on their recovery journey and supporting them to build meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.
About the Role
You will work in a 6-bed residential service for individuals with higher support needs who may otherwise spend extended periods in an inpatient unit.
The service operates in a home-like environment, providing a supportive alternative to hospital-based care. The role involves working alongside support staff and the wider clinical team to provide safe, recovery-focused care.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.
About Us
Arataki Ministries is committed to making a real difference through innovative community-based mental health services that promote dignity, strengths, and recovery.
About You
The successful applicant will:
Be a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practising certificate
Have experience or a strong interest in mental health and addiction support
Demonstrate compassion, resilience, and strong communication skills
Be experienced with strengths-based, client-centred, solution-focused approaches, including Te Whare Tapa Whā and trauma-informed care
Be able to work AM, PM, and overnight shifts
Work effectively independently and as part of a team
Have good IT and documentation skills
Hold a full, clean NZ driver’s licence
Be able to pass Police Vetting
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
[email protected]
or apply via SEEK
We will review applications as they are received and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa