Mental Health Assistant | Hillmorton

Canterbury District Health Board

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Part Time
Posted June 17, 2026

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 ...