Kaiawhina Child Healthy Housing Programme Wairoa at Hawke's Bay District Health Board (Hastings/Napier), Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Fixed Term, Full time until June 2023

80 hours per fortnight (1.FTE)

We are looking for a Kaiawhina to join the Child Healthy Housing Team based in Wairoa

This role is currently fixed term until 30 June 2023, however there is the potential it will be extended once further funding is confirmed.

This is exciting role is part of the existing Child Health Housing Team with the goal of preventing Wairoa tamariki and young people becoming unwell by completing housing assessments and implementing interventions to make homes dryer and healthier.

There will be plenty of variety and challenge with this position as the Kaiawhina will be responsible for ensuring all eligible Wairoa whanau receive a housing assessment and intervention plan.

This role will work closely with the Child Health & Wairoa Team Leaders, existing Child Healthy Housing Social Workers, Kaiawhina and other key Wairoa community agencies.

It is essential that applicants have the skills and experience to develop strong working relationships with Wairoa community agencies, housing related suppliers and social support services to develop interventions to improve housing for vulnerable families.

For more information contact Susan Stewart, Team Leader Nurse Manager ph (06) 878 8109, ext 4265 or email: Susan.stewart@hbdhb.govt.nz.

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

The Hawke’s Bay DHB in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

As per COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021, Hawkes Bay DHB requires ALL its employees to be both fully vaccinated against COVID-19 which now includes Boosters   .  For full details of eligibility please click HERE

Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.