Mental Health Diversional Worker

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based at Tumanako Inpatient Unit
• Permanent, full time role working 40-hours per week
• Work in both Tumanako inpatient and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute units

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Have you got a passion for Mental Health and Addictions? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in the Mental Health Sector? Tumanako Inpatient Unit has the perfect position for you. As a Diversional Worker, you will plan, organise and facilitate the daily ward activity programme for patients as part of our multidisciplinary team.

This is a full-tim rostered position consisting of 12-hour rostered shifts from 7am to 7pm.

About the Service

Tumanako is a 29 bed purpose built unit that cares for adults over the age of 18 who live in the Northland area. We have a multidisciplinary team who work closely together to create a supportive and recovery focussed environment for our Whaiora.  We are also committed to quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively across services.

About you

This position would ideally suit a person who is creative; energetic, flexible, well-organised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Applicants are responsible for planning and delivering a structured activities programme on the unit.  You may have a background in Diversional Therapy, qualifications in sports and recreation or possess other applicable skills and experience in working with small groups. We provide a varied activities programme which includes arts and crafts; music; cultural focused activities; sports and leisure/recreational activities.  Experience in mental health is preferred though not essential 

• Current full NZ drivers' licence
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health 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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To 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 2 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Reference: AH24-047