• Permanent Full-time position to join the Southern Mental Health team
• Registered Māori Health Professional with Current Practicing Certificate & scope for Mental Health
• Passion for Mental Health, exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to think on your feet.

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

Mō te tūnga | About the role

• Quality care for our patients with mental illness
• Implement safe management practices across unit
• Assisting across the wider team where needed

This is a new role, and what makes it unique is that we are looking for someone who will help develop the team - s capabilities to genuinely work with, for, and alongside Māori clients and providers adopting processes that genuinely reflect Māori kaupapa.  Our aim is to elevate the mana of culturally-safe practice among our team and colleagues.  A key outcome will be to reduce barriers and redress equity gaps consistent with Te Pae Tata.

Based in Hokitika (Southern Region of West Coast), we are looking for an experienced Māori mental health registered Health Professional who is motivated to expand their knowledge and skills and develop their career in mental health community setting and who is excited to take on the challenge this opportunity presents to shape the working model of our team. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.

In this role you will be working with not only our Mental Health Services but also the PHO and other NGO - s across the coast to ensure that the service that we are providing is integrated and seamless.  Our ideal candidate will be innovative and well-organised in their way of working with a high level of honesty, transparency and accountability.

Ko wai koe | About You

• High level of creativity
• Excellent clinical accountability and reasoning
• Ability to work well within the small dedicated team
• Outstanding relationship building & interpersonal skills
• An advocate of best practice and understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing

Mō mātou - About us

From July last year the West Coast DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast we are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi|Treaty of Waitangi and the objectives of all New Zealand Health and Disability strategies. This commitment prioritises meaningful engagement with Tangata Whenua at strategic and operational service levels and recognises that all staff have a responsibility to help eliminate disparities in health outcomes between Māori and non-Māori.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

Ngā hua - Benefits

Being part of the Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei - Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Specialist -  Natalie.Gaunt@cdhb.health.nz

*** Applications will be reviewed as they come in, role open until vacancy is filled ***