Taurawhiri (Full Time) Youth Forensics Service, Mental Health at Counties Manukau District Health Board (South Auckland), Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Full Time
Remuneration as per MECA guidelines
Kotahi te kohao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero.
Our Youth Forensic Service aims to improve health outcomes for Maaori, Pacifica and all services users within our community. We are looking for energetic, forward thinking Taurawhiri to provide specialist care for tangata whaiora and whaanau by ensuring their cultural needs are met during the journey through mental health and addiction services.
The role includes cultural assessment and treatment, advice and education for staff, service users and whanau and relevant cultural rituals such as powhiri and whakatau. Culturally, you will be responsible to the Kaikookiri; Lead Cultural Advisor and operationally to the Team Manager.
Excellent communication skills in Te Reo and English in both oral and written form, is essential. Strong networks in the Maaori community, confident use of IT systems, problem solving and conflict resolution, education expertise, experience working with complex Maaori whaanau and knowledge of Maaori Health and/or Maaori Mental Health are desirable skills.
Previous experience of having worked with government or non-government agencies such as Youth Justice, Oranga Tamariki or within the court system would be advantageous.
What's in it for you?
- A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- Fantastic culture and team environment
- Onsite professional development sessions
- Discounted services as part of our work perks
If you are passionate about working with us to support and grow strong, healthy and resilient Maaori whaanau in our community, please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
To review the position description please ''click here''. If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz
Applications Close: 17 August 2022
Job Number: CMH07087
Our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our patients and our people. We have strict Health & Safety measures to keep our people safe. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Counties Manukau District Health Board (South Auckland) |
Location: | Auckland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 26-Jul-2022 |
Closing date: | 17-Aug-2022 |
Reference: | CMH07087 |
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Website: | https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/ |
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