Reg. Health Professional - Eastern BOP Kahui Ako at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Health Professional - Tīhore Mai I Uta Tīhore Mai I Tai (TMIUTMIT) – Early Intervention school-based mental health service
(under umbrella of Waiariki Mana Ake)
Community of Learning Maternal Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (COL MICAMHS)

Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Registered Nurse/Registered Counsellor

Employment Type: Permanent – 1.0 FTE
Putauaki ki Rangitaiki Whanui Kāhui akō

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

A Kāhui akō is also known as a Community of Learning (COL) or a cluster of schools usually in a geographical area.

This role will work with the Putauaki ki Rangitaiki Whanui Kāhui Akō within its Learning Support Delivery model to ensure that tamariki with mental health and wellbeing needs are identified, and interventions are put into place to support their emotional and mental health resilience from a whanau perspective. 

So, if you are passionate about providing mental health early intervention and prevention to tamariki in Years 1-8 within the Putauaki ki Rangitaiki Whanui Kāhui Akō (cluster of schools), and you are innovative and creative and comfortable with working primarily in a schools-based setting then we want to hear from you. 

This is a permanent, 1.0FTE position, working 40 hours per week but a job share may be considered. 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora Bay of Plenty and MICAMHS have made a commitment to evidence-based practice. Please see the job description attached.

He Kōrero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Child & Adolescent Mental Health Professional or registered counsellor ideally with knowledge of the changing needs of the communities of the Putauaki ki Rangitaiki Whanui Kāhui akō and the competency to work effectively within diverse communities. Relevant skills in individual, whānau and group work are essential. 

The successful applicant will hold relevant qualifications and experience as either a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Counsellor.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Potential relocation assistance available for international candidates
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Lesley Watkins on Lesley.watkins@bopdhb.govt.nz

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.