Response Lead Social Worker-Pacific Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Pacific Response Lead Social Work - Takanga a Fohe, Isa Lei - Pacific Mental Health Services

• Permanent Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Based in Henderson

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 Us

Takanga A Fohe is a Pacific cultural clinical service within the Waitematā Specialist Mental Health Addictions Service group. We provide multi disciplinary service committed to best care for Pacific. Our top three values are compassion, family and tautua (service).

Isa Lei MH Services is seeking a Senior Registered Social Worker who is passionate about making a noticeable difference to Pasifika peoples and their families. The preferred candidate must be able to coordinate and advocate for Pasifika consumers, patients and families who access Adult Mental health services. Our team is committed to improving both Pasifika health gains and our relationship with internal and external providers.

About You

Knowledge or experience of working with key Pasifika stakeholders would be advantageous. A high standard of interpersonal skills and a proven ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential.

• A full drivers license
• NZ Registered Social Worker
• Current practicing certificate
• Minimum of 2 years working in Mental Health Services

If you are looking to be an integral part of a team, working closely with your consumers in a rewarding environment please apply online by visiting our website at http://www.wdhbcareers.co.nz/ quoting reference number WDHB18962

For further information about the position, please contact Sione Maka, Service Team Manager on (09) 822 8751

For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

For a copy of the position description, please click here

Job Number: WDHB18962