Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:

At Mana Ake Tairawhiti we are dedicated to promoting mental wellbeing and supporting the mental health of children and adolescents in our communities. We value diversity, cultural knowledge, and the importance of holistic approaches in mental health care.

We are seeking a Kaiurungi to deliver mental wellbeing wānanga focused on building resilience, emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, anxiety, and depression with Tamariki, kura, whānau & communities from Whangarā to Mākarika. The ideal candidate will have a clinical background or working towards this and be committed to delivering culturally relevant support and education in collaboration with each kura & community.

This is a Permanent full-time position, based in Gisborne, with some travel within the region to deliver programs and workshops.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Facilitate wānanga aimed at enhancing mental wellbeing for children and adolescents.
• Provide guidance and support based on principles of resilience, behaviour management, emotional regulation and understanding neurodiversity.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community organizations to promote mental health awareness.
• Incorporate Māori traditional healing practices into your work and be open to ongoing learning and training.
• Demonstrates honesty, reliability and credibility.
• The ability to identify insights from information, think critically, communicate core elements and explore options.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively engage, collaborate and partner with a wide range of stakeholders.

Operating Competencies:

• Full, clean NZ Driver License.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a range of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that contribute positively to the organisation’s purpose.
• Able to establish a good rapport with people.
• Being flexible, innovative, and open to continuous learning in a changing environment.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - What we offer:

We are committed to developing and providing opportunities for further professional growth for our kaimahi. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• EAP & Wellbeing Services.
• A supportive, friendly environment, where people love coming to work.
• Awesome opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Working from a Te Ao Maori Lens, Values, Tikanga, Te Reo Maori.

Me pēhea e tono - How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.  

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60 day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

To request a copy of the job description email careers@tronp.org.nz  

Applications close 5pm Friday 29 November 2024.

Please note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we will be interviewing as we receive applications and at our discretion, the advertising period may vary.