• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District  

• Stanford House

• Permanent, Full-time

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

The role leads a team who contribute to making positive change to the lives of forensic Mental Health & Addictions (MHA) patients (tangata whaiora).

Work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about health and positive outcomes. Be part of a supportive team and grow as a leader/team player.

This role is responsible for managing our inpatient, forensic, rehabilitation ward; Stanford House. As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide both clinical and professional nursing leadership.

You will be a current leader within Mental Health forensic services with a strong focus on partnership with tangata whai ora, whanau and community, including iwi providers. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

We work ‘from the mountain to the sea” and cover the geographical area including Waimarino, Taihape, South Rangitikei and Whanganui.

Stanford House is a forensic, rehabilitation ward with 16 beds.  The Stanford House team are part of both the Whanganui district and the Central Region Forensic Service and pride themselves on providing the best quality of care to tangata whaiora in a safe, supportive environment.

The team's strength is rehabilitation; helping tangata whaiora to acquire abilities and strengths to achieve goals and outcomes that are person centered, and equipping individuals to live better prosocial and meaningful lives. 

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About you

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a minimum of five years forensic Mental Health experience, and up to date knowledge of best practice.  You will have experience with both leadership and change management.

The successful applicant will have a current annual practising certificate and will have proven success in operational and budgetary oversight as well as professional leadership of services. You will display commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora.

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 29th May 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Howes via jobs@wdhb.org.nz.

For more information about this exciting role, please contact one of the following:

Maurice.chamberlain@wdhb.org.nz Chief Nursing Officer

Louise.allsopp@wdhb.org.nz Director of Mental Health and Addictions Services

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