Senior Social Worker Ringa Atawhai, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, AucklandMAORI or TANGATA TIRITI Senior Social Worker This role is Professionally Line Managed by the Paediatric Social Work Clinical Lead and the Ringa Atawhai and Cultural operations of the roopu is managed by the Nurse Director - Tangata Whenua.
Predominantly a Monday to Friday role with a need to be flexible to meet mokopuna and whanau needs.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker passionate about advancing Maori health equity?
We want to hear from you!
Your skills and expertise could make a real difference in improving health outcomes for mokopuna Maori and their whanau.
The day-to-day mahi is a dynamic mix of working with mokopuna and whanau, raising the capability and capacity of PICU staff, and escalating systemic inequities.
Working amongst a team of dedicated Maori clinicians and Tangata Tiriti clinicians, there will be opportunities for leadership and professional development.
As a part of Ringa Atawhai, you will also become part of TamaAriki Ora (Starship Maori Health) and will enjoy the added benefits of whanaungatanga, training, and being part of a movement to protect the integrity of whakapapa and uphold the divinity of our mokopuna.
This groundbreaking new multidisciplinary team of clinicians (Ringa Atawhai) is dedicated to supporting mokopuna and whanau who are admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Starship.
You will work together to assist whanau with wraparound services that ensure they have the best possible experience and outcomes.
As part of this dynamic team, you will also play a pivotal role in expanding the capacity and capability of our PICU workforce.
There will be opportunities for formal and informal teaching and education alongside supporting the team with cultural leadership and expertise.
Key Responsibilities: Knowledge of Te Ao MaoriAdvanced clinical skillsAbility to enact complex care delivery and coordination for mokopuna and whanauCommitted to increasing the capability and capacity of PICU staff and teamsDemonstrates critical analysis with ongoing self-reflection and self-awarenessUnderstands and supports the dismantling of policies, procedures, and practices that cause inequityCan consistently communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary teamUnderstand the application of Te Tiriti o WaitangiIf you have any queries about this role please contact Paediatric Social Work Clinical Lead, Charlotte McCorquodale at ******.
Te Toka Tumai Auckland is part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's National Health Service.
We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.
We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.
Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family-centred care to neonates, children, and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Starship is a part of Te Toka Tumai Auckland and is the only comprehensive children's hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.
What we can offer you: A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interestingAn opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professionalTo apply, please click on the 'Apply' tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role and attaching your updated CV and cover letter.
If you have any technical issues with the online process, please get in touch with Anél Foord, Recruitment Consultant at ****** quoting ADHB22123 to discuss how we can best support your application.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland
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