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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Gisborne Tairāwhiti, Permanent/ full-time
• Work with whānau in the community
• Work/life balance

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 the Role

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome their mental distress? Do you possess the skills and dedication to make a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with mental distress? If this is you, we have an exciting opportunity you may want to consider.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Social Worker to join our dynamic Youth Mental Health Crisis team delivering care through Te Waharoa, a clinically partnered kaupapa Maori mental health and addictions response by Te Kupenga Net Trust and Te Whatu Ora.

If you are a social worker please click here to view the position description

If you are a Registered Nurse please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

For more information on living and working in Tairāwhiti click here

About you

You would be a nurse or social worker who has completed the relevant three-or-four-year degree. Ideally, you would have a current New Zealand practicing certificate and be registered with your professional body.

Preferably, you would have experience working with whanau whose lives have been impacted by mental health or addiction problems.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Reon Powell, Clinical Team Leader on 021 309 943.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact reon.powell@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.