Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin

• Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Join us as we change the face of health care in New Zealand

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Southern's Violence Intervention Programme. Right now, we are looking for a passionate person with an interest in youth and family to join our team.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

In this role, you will use your understanding of family violence and child protection in the context of the health care sector to train and support Te Whatu Ora Southern staff on Family Violence and Child Protection issues.

You will be implementing the Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) - a Ministry of Health programme - that reduces the harm from family violence by implementing an early intervention programme; identifying family violence and child protection in the health settings.

The role also involves establishing and maintaining regular contact with key community child protection, family violence intervention agencies and stakeholders to ensure collaborative management of family violence concerns and at risk/vulnerable children.

Mōu ake - About you

Other key skills/knowledge for this position include the following:

• Experience in delivering adult education
• The ability to review and develop policies and guidelines
• Self-motivation, the ability to prioritise time and resources and think outside the square
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi, Whānau Ora and implications in clinical practice
• The ability to implement quality improvement practices along with knowledge of quality improvement methodology and audit is desirable
• Computer literacy (including using Microsoft office products and MS team) and experienced in using databases and patient management systems
• Knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Domestic Violence Act 1995 along with other relevant legislation and its application in health settings
• The ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support, influence and motivate others

You will be a registered social worker, nurse, midwife, or other registered health professional with a current practising certificate, a full clean driver's licence and the ability to be flexible to allow district travel as required.

If you are a self-motivated efficient and productive person with energy and enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you.

Painga - Benefits

• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why Dunedin?

The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it's surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your family. https://www.dunedinnz.com/

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

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Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Tuesday, 31 January 2023.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact Caroline Godfrey, Recruitment Advisor, caroline.godfrey@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid-19 vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/