Various locations across South CanterburyPermanent Part Time 0.7 FTE (56 Hours per fortnight)Monday to FridayHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleRight now, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our new health initiative: the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction Model.
The role is at the heart of primary care within general practice and is committed to the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups, and whanau of all ages.Location and HoursThis is a permanent, part-time role, covering the South Canterbury region (Twizel, Geraldine, Timaru, Temuka, and Waimate).
We are open to having more than one person fill this 0.7 FTE vacancy and we ask you to please detail your preferred working hours/FTE in your application.About YouAs an experienced support worker, the successful applicant will be working within General Practice as an integrated team member, assisting clients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their own care.
All this is so that clients can reach their own self-identified health goals.The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to carry out the intervention sessions and the associated reporting.
Teamwork and relationship management are also critical to success.If you are passionate about contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare, this moment is yours.
Applicants will have completed the level 4 certificate in mental health support work and addiction or a recognised equivalent qualification for this role.A current full driver's license is also essential for this vacancy given the community-facing nature of the role.Specific Health Coach training will be given as part of this role.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWe 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 whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.Close Date: 12 January 2025Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert on Sunday 12 January 2025.
The role may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found before this date.Location: Timaru Hospital, Twizel, Waimate, Fairlie, Geraldine, Temuka, Timaru, Corporate Services.
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