- Working within Child & Adolescent mental health services
- Permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week
- Based in the Whangārei rohe
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The primary function of the Kaitakawaenga role is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the safety and quality of are for Tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau accessing Te Roopu Kimiora (TRK). You will liaise with Health New Zealand services, community services and other Kaupapa Māori organisations (e.g. marae, hapū and iwi) to increase access to specialist care and work as a key member of the team providing assessment, treatment and consultation, while taking account of socio-cultural and Kaupapa Māori issues relevant to the wellbeing of Tamariki and rangatahi within the context of their whānau.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team provides acute and community services for children and young people up to 19 years, who have significant mental health, alcohol and other drug concerns. The service includes assessment and therapeutic interventions from a multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to the ongoing professional and cultural development of Kaimahi.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in Te Ao Māori working alongside Tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau living with the effects of mental illness and addictions
- The ability to communicate with and advocate for Tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, collaborate effectively with other members of the team, and engage Māori in making choices that enhance their wellbeing
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 3 February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert
Post expires at 11:59pm on Monday February 3rd, 2025