Working within Child & Adolescent mental health servicesPermanent, full-time role working 40 hours per weekBased in the Whangarei roheHealth 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 RoleThe primary function of the Kaitakawaenga role is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the safety and quality of care for Tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau accessing Te Roopu Kimiora (TRK). You will liaise with Health New Zealand services, community services and other Kaupapa Maori organisations (e.g. marae, hapu 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 Maori issues relevant to the wellbeing of Tamariki and rangatahi within the context of their whanau.About the Team/Service/LocationOur 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 YouOur ideal candidate will have:Experience working in Te Ao Maori alongside Tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau living with the effects of mental illness and addictionsThe ability to communicate with and advocate for Tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau, collaborate effectively with other members of the team, and engage Maori in making choices that enhance their wellbeingCompetency 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 that give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsWorking 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.How to ApplyTo 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 8 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at ****** note recruitment is closed from the 20th December 2024, re-opening from the 6th of January 2025. You will not receive any correspondence during this time.
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