Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator (NASC) Supportlinks
• Palmerston North/ Levin
• Permanent – Full time

Coordinating seamless pathways so everybody receives the right support at the right time.

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 Service

Supportlinks is the  Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service which

provides access to support services in the Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral district for people with acute/short term needs, people who have long term health conditions, and older people/kaumātua with age related health conditions.

Supportlinks work primarily with a community focus, however, also have a role within inpatient services supporting the clinical teams with discharge planning, and if needed facilitates access to support for a person when they are discharged.

About the Role

Supportlinks currently has a permanent full time 1 FTE position which can be based in either our Palmerston North or Levin office.  We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, and has a “can do” attitude, to join our supportive team and would welcome applications from candidates who hold an annual practicing certificate in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work

About you

Do you have

• an ability to work within a changing health environment
• a mana enhancing and restorative approach within your practice
• knowledge and working relationships with iwi/Māori providers in the district
• knowledge of community resources and networks
• a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
• an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
• a willingness to adapt and flex and trial new ways of working
• effective written, oral and interpersonal skills
• strong organisational and time management skills
• skills to use a laptop and learn new assessment software
• a full, current, driver's licence

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret Thomason, Team Leader - Supportlinks at Margaret.Thomason@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.  We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.