• 0.6 FTE / permanent
• 48 hours per fortnight
• District wide location

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Development Coordinator

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

In this role you will provide an advisory role to the referral and assessment processes for children and young people (ages 0-19) with a probable or recent diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Your primary function will be to support whanau with educational resources, advice, a care management plan and facilitating access to the relevant support services ensuring the best pathway of care is established for each child. 

This is a permanent part-time position working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6FTE) located in Nelson or Wairau with district-wide responsibility. This will involve travel across the region on a regular basis.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are look for someone who is passionate, positive and has an appreciation of how Autism impacts tamariki and their families / whanau / carers.

A sound working knowledge of the New Zealand Autistic Spectrum Disorder Guidelines and relevant New Zealand child disability sector legislation and standards. 

You will have an understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles, work well with a multidisciplinary team and foster relationships with community networks. You will need be able to work autonomously with effective time management and organisational skills.

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification such as a degree in an Allied Health discipline or level 4 certificate or higher in Health and Wellbeing. In addition, you will ideally have experience working with people with Autism, paediatric health and disability field.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

 Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

We can accommodate flexible working arrangements, offer professional development opportunities and the support of a multidisciplinary team.

At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson Tasman and Blenheim are places of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ or https://marlboroughnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Carol Merrilees -Team Leader Child Development Services  carol.merrilees@nmdhb.govt.nz  on 03 539 5748.

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

  Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.