Specialist Nurse Practitioner – Mental Health (Older Adults) Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Auckland Ongoing Professional Development | Immediate Start Available Are you a forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner with a passion for supporting older adults facing complex mental health challenges? This is a standout opportunity to step into a highly autonomous, rewarding role that blends clinical expertise, leadership, and meaningful impact. You’ll join a values-aligned team committed to delivering truly person-centred care, and be supported every step of the way. The Role You’ll be working with individuals aged 65, many of whom are navigating cognitive decline, mental illness, or coexisting health concerns. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while retaining clinical autonomy. Your day-to-day will include: Advanced clinical assessment and treatment planning Prescribing and evaluating interventions Leading quality improvement initiatives Championing culturally responsive, evidence-based care Working holistically with patients, whānau, and community supports Why Join This Mental Health Team? Security with career scope Be part of a large, future-focused health service with room to specialise and grow. Excellent staff benefits Access life, income protection, and critical illness insurance (available for permanent roles). Genuine focus on mental health Contribute your expertise in a setting that truly values specialist mental health work across community, acute, and older adult care. Supportive, people-first culture Flexible hours, inclusive leadership, and a collaborative team culture. Modern, well-resourced settings Work in environments that are purpose-built to support high-quality care — and your wellbeing too. What You’ll Need Nurse Practitioner registration (or near completion of NP pathway) Master’s degree in Nursing prescribing practicum Strong knowledge of older adult mental health and community-based care Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence A grounded, collaborative, and culturally aware approach Whether you’re already endorsed or nearing NP completion, we’d love to hear from you. Ready to Take the Next Step? Simply press apply — you’ll hear from me within 24 hours. Prefer a chat first? Let’s talk confidentially at a time that suits you. Just email me at kate@carejobz.com to book a call. Refer a Superstar Know someone looking for a new Nurse or Nurse Manager role? Refer them to me, and if I place them, you’ll receive a $500 Prezzy Card as a thank-you. Work with a Recruiter Who Puts You First I’m Kate Wheeler, an experienced healthcare recruiter, proudly ranked in the Top 10 across Australia and New Zealand on Seek's Sourcr: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1 I work one-on-one with nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare leaders to help them find roles that feel right, not just on paper, but in real life. Let’s stay connected on LinkedIn. For new roles, career tips, and honest recruitment advice: linkedin.com/in/kate-wheeler-recruiter This Role Not Quite Right? Explore current opportunities at www.carejobz.com.au ✔ Theatre Nurses ✔ ICU & ED Roles ✔ Mental Health ✔ Aged Care Management ✔ Allied Health & More Carejobz Recruitment Independent. Experienced. Trusted by Australia & New Zealand's Leading Healthcare Providers. Helping people thrive in the right role — since 2015. NursePractitioner MentalHealthNurse OlderAdultsMentalHealth AdvancedNursingPractice GerontologyNursing NPJobsNZ CommunityMentalHealth NurseLeadership HealthcareCareers NursingJobAlert NurseLife MentalHealthMatters WellbeingWorkforce CareJobz HealthcareRecruiter
