Takawaenga - Forensic Prison team

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full time Waikato District, Waikato Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Job Description

* Community Forensics, 40 Clarence Street, Hamilton covering Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Waikeria Prison, Tongariro Prison * Permanent 80 hours per fortnight * New position pivotal in leading the development and rolling out of this new initiative
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
Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager for the Forensic Prison Team in collaboration with the General Manager for Takawaenga, you will provide cultural guidance to a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) that fosters a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledges contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives.
You will encourage and lead innovation and continuous improvement as part of the way we work.
Key responsibilities:
* To provide cultural guidance and advocacy for tangata whaio...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Waikato District, New Zealand
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: July 28, 2026