Pukenga Atawhai - East Adult Community Team

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent full-time 1FTE position
• Interest in adult community psychiatry and SMH

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

Our Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) are at the leading edge of mental health service delivery. We provide a range of inpatient and community services to tangata whaiora in the Waitaha Rohe (Canterbury district).

The East Adult Community Psychiatric Service is the Community Treatment Team for Tangata Whaiora living in the Eastern area of Christchurch. We offer a range of assessment, treatment and support services to individuals currently struggling with acute episodes of, or severe and enduring mental health conditions and who require specialist care. East is a special team full of passionate individuals who work hard and take care of each other. The team is looking forward to welcoming a new Pukenga Atawhai.

Pukenga Atawhai also support other teams as needed and participate in an out-of-hours on call roster.

Our service - s philosophy is whanaungatanga - acknowledging the centrality of whānau in our work and the lives of tangata whaiora.

As a Pukenga Atawhai you will:

Awhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānau

Connect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments)

Work alongside and guide our qualified health professionals to be culturally responsive

Tautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga Māori

About You

To be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:

A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Māori) and ability to apply these values when connecting with others.

A natural ability to build and nurture relationships and work in a professional manner with others.

High level of organisational skills and ability to be flexible.

Reflective communication practices and a holistic view when caring for others.

A NZ driver - s license is essential.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 16th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Name of Recruiter at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.