Location: Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District (Kenepuru Hospital base location)

Contract:  Permanent, full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

Capital Support is an under 65 y/o needs assessment service covering the greater Wellington region. This service works in partnership with disabled people to achieve a better future for people with disabilities. 

We have a position available in the team based at Kenepuru Hospital but reaching out to the broader community served by Capital and Coast Te Whatu Ora.

Capital Support will provide ongoing training and support with professional development opportunities.

The minimum salary for this role is $72,074, and is dependent on skills and experience

About our team

We are a team of 14 (Soon to be 16), made up of Administrators, Service Facilitators and a Service Leader. We are a supportive team with a diverse range of skills/ qualifications and experience. Team culture has been a big focus over the past 10 years, and as a result we are a very strong, respectful and collaborative team. We enjoy supporting each other to grow and learn, which is why we offer plenty of training and development opportunities.

About you

The work will involve negotiating and facilitating complex service requirements so it is important you have excellent attention to detail, communication and relationship-building skills. Experience within the disability sector and/or of needs assessment and service coordination is advantageous. 

This role will suit a person experienced in problem solving, has an empathetic nature and a dedication to making a difference in peoples lives. You will be good with computers, enjoy working in a team environment as well as being comfortable with working autonomously. You - ll be an achiever who can see what needs to be done and gets on with doing it. A commitment to excellent outcomes for clients through working as part of a team is essential.

You must have a current Driver - s License. A relevant qualification that could be applied to Disability Support Services is preferred but not compulsory.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 25th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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