Youth Mental Health Crisis Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Are you looking at the prospect to embrace change? Do you want to be part of a community committed to improving the outcomes for Tamariki (children) and Rangatahi (young people) and their whānau?  Our team at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are currently looking for a Youth focused Crisis Clinician.

A specific focus of this role includes providing support and intervention to Tamariki and Rangatahi presenting with acute distress.

The remuneration range for this role is $77,087 - $107,600 and is covered by the collective agreement:

PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical

Position Description | Crisis Worker

Moū - About you

It is desirable the successful applicant will be a registered practitioner (nurse or social worker)with current practicing certificate and minimum of two years’ experience working with tamariki and rangatahi with mental health challenges. Also needed:

·        a strong whānau centric focus

·        ability to build relationships and collaborate with whānau and community networks to offer a range of interventions as indicated by whānau.

·        Acknowledgment and an understanding of Te Ao Māori is also desirable as Tairāwhiti has a strong iwi and cross sector leadership recognising Māori as tangata whenua, as a result Tairāwhiti is a culturally significant and innovative region. 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.