Allied Health Professional - Mana Ake Program in Schools An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinician, as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in the Whakatane area.
The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference.
He korero mo te turanga - About the Role This role will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Kaupapa Maori Kura.
The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting.
The clinical mental health and wellbeing workforce will deliver evidence-informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes / interventions for tamariki as well as broader wellbeing cluster support to kura.
The Clinician will form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhanaungatanga and relationships and will walk alongside tamariki and whanau on their wellbeing journey.
The design and delivery of wellbeing support will be informed by tamariki and families / whanau voice, including ongoing delivery.
Providing mechanisms and taking on board tamariki and whanau input is essential.
The role will report to the Clinical Team Leader.
He korero mou - About You You should have: A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions.
This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role.
Phenomenal relationship skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
A full driver's license.
Fluency in Te Reo is required.
You will be: An experienced Health professional with current registration in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related fields.
Well experienced in working with community, tamariki and whanau.
Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment.
Ko nga painga o te turanga - Our Benefits Career development.
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!
Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team.
Discounts (with local businesses).
Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep.
Nga uaratanga mo a matou mahi - Our Values Our people live our values which underpin the way in which we support our communities.
It is important to us when recruiting, to recruit new colleagues who share in our values: Manaakitanga - respect and acknowledgment of each other's intrinsic value and contribution.
Integrity - truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good.
Accountability - collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability.
The role will be based in the Waiariki region.
It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work.
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Korero taunaki - About Us Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.
The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing.
Family friendly beaches are also an hour's drive away.
The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice.
Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.
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