Where you’ll be working: Manaaki Centre, Thames Hospital

The details: Permanent – maximum 80 hours per fortnight and part-time will be considered

• Live and Work in the amazing Hauraki-Coromandel The Coromandel Peninsula, Te Tara-O-Te-Ika-A-Māui, is renowned for its pristine beaches, misty forests and laid-back vibe which offers a wealth of nature-based activities and attractions for the whole whānau.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Community and Other Drug Service provides assessment and interventions to tāngata whaiora with moderate to severe addiction that impacts on all parts of their life. Our aim is to be part of a responsive continuum of services for people who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs and who may also have coexisting mental health issues.

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and talented Registered Nurses, Social Workers, AOD Clinicians or Occupational Therapists interested in working in a dynamic specialist community team focussed on improving the health and wellbeing of tāngata whaiora and their whaanau.

Click here to view the position description for Alcohol and Drug Clinician

Click here to view the position description for Registered Nurse

Click here to view the position description for Occupational Therapist

Click here to view the position description for Social Worker

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Working closely with Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki, we cover the continuum of care from primary-level community healthcare to advanced, highly specialised, secondary care, including Infant Child and Adolescent, Adult Mental Health, Addictions Services from several locations as well as our new Piri ki te Kaainga: Step-Up Step-Down service based in Thames Hospital. We aim to deliver mental health and wellbeing care in our locality that improves outcomes for Māori and wellbeing for all whānau.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for experienced and capable Nursing and Allied Health clinicians

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

We offer rewarding career opportunities in clinical areas and pride ourselves on a work environment that is safe, satisfying, and flexible and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our staff and whānau. We encourage Māori applicants, other ethnicities, and all genders to work in our service.

In addition to working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff, you would be living and working in the beautiful surrounds of the Coromandel. You can enjoy being surrounded by the mountains, the bush and the sea - while still having three major cities within easy reach. We understand most applicants will appreciate help with their move so we offer a generous relocation package and support with securing accommodation.

Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ Waikato Mental Health and Addiction Service is committed to improving the health equity of Māori and overall health and wellbeing improvement of all whānau through redeveloping the way care is provided to meet the needs of tangata whai ora and their whānau. In partnership with other services, the mental health and addiction service will develop integrated community hubs. Health and well-being services will work together to improve the health and well-being of tangata whai ora and their whānau.

Nau mai, haere mai- come join us at Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ – Waikato - Mental Health and Addictions

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

We welcome all informal inquiries: find out why it's so great to work at the Hauraki Mental Health and Wellbeing service by calling Latutama Tupou (CNM) on 0800 080 339.

Closing date: Open until filled

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.