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🥝 Casual Mental Health Assistant

New Zealand Government | dunedin, New-Zealand | Posted June 29, 2026

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# Casual Mental Health Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Mental Health Assistant – Mental Health for Older People*** **Salary Band $28.30 - $35.69 per hour + holiday loading*** **Dunedin Hospital*** **Casual Vacancies**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 a positive and confident Mental Health Assistant to support our tight knit team in our Mental Health for Older People ward.As a Mental Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:* Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team* Patient movement* Patient cares, as required* Stock reconciliation* Ward maintenance* Patient watch/supervision, with one-on-one care as required* Rostered shifts duties (Monday through to Sunday).**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand...

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