Wairoa - Mental Health and Addictions Practitioner

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Mental Health & Addiction, Wairoa Health Centre
• 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Permanent, Full-time

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

Wairoa Community Mental Health & Addiction Services is currently seeking a dedicated registered professional with both experience and a passion for assisting tangata whaiora facing mental health and addiction challenges.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is pivotal, involving the provision of care to individuals in the rural Wairoa community who are most severely affected by mental illness and/or addiction. Our service is committed to solidifying and building upon advancements in resilience and recovery among those affected by conditions such as psychotic disorders, severe personality disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, alcohol and substance abuse issues, as well as co-existing conditions. This commitment extends to the culturally appropriate delivery of care to Maori and Pacific peoples.

Wairoa is a rural town, set against a backdrop of natural beauty that rivals any in New Zealand. Its location is central to both Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. With stunning beaches, rivers, lakes and farmland surrounding the township. For more information check the Wairoa iSite at www.visitwairoa.co.nz

About you

If you are a registered healthcare professional with expertise and postgraduate qualifications in mental health and addictions, we invite you to join our team. We welcome inquiries from registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and alcohol and drug clinicians.

Key qualifications for this role include,

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a small rural team.
• Exceptional assessment and intervention abilities are imperative for successful engagement with individuals and their families, fostering sustainable pathways to recovery.
• Your genuine interest in contributing to the holistic development of mental health and addiction services is essential.
• You will either be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO), or be willing to train as one. 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, click the links below and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wilfrid McKerras at wilfrid.mckerras@hbdhb.govt.nz or call on 0273062699.

• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Therapist 
• Social Worker 
• Alcohol and Drug Clinician

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