Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $59,035 - $99,630 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Mental Health Public Nursing MECA

Position Description |  Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist 

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Registered Health Professional to join our team where a strong emphasis on Family/whanau supports underpins all we do.

The Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialists is expected to work closely with whaiora, whanau/family and  community groups enabling seamless service delivery across the continuum of care.

These groups include Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti Maternity Unit, Midwives, Plunket, Mama Pēpē services and other agencies supporting perinatal whanau/family and Pēpē /babies from 0 to 12 months of age.

You will be required to provide evidenced based therapeutic interventions and ongoing assessments, treatment to enable recovery for whanau of the Mental Health and Addiction Service.

You will be a champion to improving shared understanding of perinatal mental health and will have a valued input into shaping the service with set outcomes.

Tairāwhiti is a beautiful community with a great work life balance. If beautiful beaches, nature walks and a relaxed vibe is what you are looking for, then we would like to hear from you.

We can offer attractive remuneration packages and flexible hours. Please indicate if relocating for this role.

If you have any enquiries please contact Cilla Allen 021 241 3811

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 an 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.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.