Leading, coaching and mentoring cultural navigators across Fono Auckland sitesProviding support, navigation information and access to help reach wellness goalsA Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs, and ways of working.About the role:The Fono continues to transform how it provides mental health and wellbeing services for Pacific Families with continued investment in a Cultural Navigator Lead position. This valuable role provides team management opportunities combined with fulfilling frontline engagement with individuals and their whanau. Applying cultural skills in Talanoa and relationship-based methodologies, the frontline component supports and navigates families to essential cultural and social services increasing wellbeing. Proven to extend and strengthen The Fono's integrated way of working, and includes teamwork with the Fono primary care practices, LagiOla Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Health Coaches and integrated Whanau Ora and Social Services. About youThis leadership role will be a tremendous opportunity to use your skills and drive to serve Pacific Communities in vital areas of need. You will be motivated by the opportunity to lead a group that is significantly contributing to improving Pasifika people's wellbeing needs through providing access and navigation to health, mental health and social services. You will have:Ideally a level 4 Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction or Health and Wellbeing training or equivalentHave a lived understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures, values and protocols.Energy to be part of and contribute to the ongoing development of the LagiOla Healthy Minds Service at The Fono and other ongoing Pacific community-driven innovations. Must have NZ Citizenship or hold NZ Permanent Residency.How we can support you in the role:Cultural training by Pacific leaders.Ongoing supervision.A professional development and training programme to ensure you have the skills, tools required. Access to consultation with professionals from all Pacific nations.Membership in a multidisciplinary organisation. About usA message from The Fono's CEO - Tevita FunakiBecause you're thinking about a career with The Fono Trust let me tell you why that could be a great idea. When you become part of The Fono family you are sharing over 30 years of heritage as the Pacific organisation proven to have the power to generate substantial improvements for Pacific peoples in health and wellbeing right across Auckland.As an employee you become an important part of FonoCare – our unique Integrated Model of Care. It is The Fono's lifeforce and guides us all in our commitment to equity in outcomes. What our Integrated Model of Care can achieve inspires us every day when we connect with the communities and families we serve. Seeing how The Fono has grown through innovative thinking that doesn't accept it can't be done - It can, and we've proved it time and time again. Taking personal inspiration from the past and what our people at The Fono are achieving every day through our services.FonoCare - The Fono Integrated model of Care is an expanding range of high-quality primary health, mental health, dental services, public health, health support, whanau ora, social services -- including the Feleoko family support/food bank to Pasifika and all who need our care. The Fono also has the Oceania Career Academy as a service providing, as a NZQA Category One tertiary institution, highly successful training, and transitions to employment. We lead the way in developing partnerships with the community and other providers. The term "fono" in our name is particularly suitable for our identity as its meaning reflects meetings between people. And that's what we offer the people we serve and the people who join The Fono family as employees or contractors. With links into all areas of Pasifika community life we have a unique ability to make our high quality, affordable health, and social services conveniently available across our vibrant and multicultural city from eight locations and through outreach services. For more on The Fono see www.thefono.orgFind out more / apply:For an application form, job description apply online via Seek. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years' experience do you have as a Navigator? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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