Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Wayfinder Mana Ake Programme in Schools
Permanent, fulltime – Monday to Friday
Taupō and Tūrangi
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This role will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Primary and Intermediate Schools. The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting.
The Wayfinder will work closely with the clinical team, providing individual and group-based interventions and whole of classroom programmes in kura and schools. The Wayfinder will provide a link between the clinical team, kura and schools, as well as wider whānau and community supports.
The Wayfinder will form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhānaungatanga and relationships and will walk alongside tamariki and whānau on their wellbeing journey. The design and delivery of wellbeing support will be informed by tamariki and families/whānau voice.
We are looking for an individual who has established networks and relationships with local communities within the Waiariki rohe and enjoys working with a wide range of people. Experience working within health, education or social service collaborative initiatives, and experience in working with whānau are key requirements for this role.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our people live our values which underpin the way in which we support our communities. It is important to us when recruiting, to recruit new colleagues who share in our values:
- Manaakitanga - respect and acknowledgment of each other’s intrinsic value and contribution
- Integrity - truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good
- Accountability - collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability
The role will be based in the Waiariki region. It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working at the Lakes District click here
About you
You should
- be experienced in working with community, tamariki and whanau
- be adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment
- have the ability to build relationships with and work effectively in a team
- have a full driver’s license
- have a commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
- be computer competent
Salary range
$72,074 - $86,719 pro-rated to hours worked
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.