Allied Health Professional, Mana Ake Program in Schools

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

An exciting opportunity has become available for full or part time clinicians, as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Taupo and Turangi. The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference.

He korero mō te tūranga - About the Role

This role will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Primary and Intermediate Schools and Kaupapa Māori Kura. The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting. 
The clinical mental health and wellbeing workforce will deliver evidence informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes / interventions for tamariki as well as broader wellbeing cluster support to kura and schools.

The Clinician will form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhānaungatanga and relationships and will walk alongside tamariki and whānau on their wellbeing journey. 

The design and delivery of wellbeing support will be informed by tamariki and families/whānau voice, including ongoing delivery. Providing mechanisms and taking on board tamariki and whānau input is essential.

The role will report to the Clinical Team Leader.

He korero mōu - About You

You should have
•    A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
•    Phenomenal relationship skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
•    A full driver’s license
•    Fluency in Te Reo is required if your preference is to work with Kaupapa Maori Kura

You will be
•    An experienced Health professional with current registration in Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field.
•    Well experienced in working with community, tamariki and whānau
•    Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment

Ko ngā painga o te tūranga – Our Benefits

•    Career development
•    Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!
•    Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team
•    Discounts (with local businesses)
•    Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep

Ngā uaratanga mō a mātou mahi – Our Values

Our people live our values which underpin the way in which we support our communities. It is important to us when recruiting, to recruit new colleagues who share in our values:
•    Manaakitanga - respect and acknowledgment of each other’s intrinsic value and contribution
•    Integrity - truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good
•    Accountability - collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability

The role will be based in the Waiariki region. It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/. You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.

To be eligible to work at Te Whatu Ora Lakes, you must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19.

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Korero taunaki – About Us

Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment. 

If you require further information email ManaAke@lakesdhb.govt.nz