Gateway Programme Coordinator

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $59,035 - $99,420 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical   Position Description

 “He waka eke noa”

Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to make a positive difference to tamariki, rangitahi and whanau in our community?  This is an opportunity to lead new ways of working.

You will be contributing to the improvement of health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people referred for a Gateway Assessment by Oranga Tamariki by coordinating appropriate health assessments, coordinating any follow up required and ensuring that an Interagency Child Development Agreement is completed.

We are looking for a:

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NZ Registered Practitioner with current experience working in child and/or youth health (e.g. Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist)

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Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in the health setting

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Proven community partnership approach/engagement  in Tairāwhiti or other rohe (districts)

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Ability to lead and demonstrate ownership of health information (including working knowledge of legislation)

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An understanding of the principles that govern Oranga Tamariki particularly the focus on the child and young person and the importance of the family

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Evidence of extensive experience in developing reports and pulling together complex information from multiple sources (under relevant legislation)

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Demonstrated experience/skill in navigating multiple non- integrated health information systems

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Proven ability to identify key health system barriers for whānau and respond in a timely way

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Proven ability to work in a transformational way/demonstrates a “whatever it takes” approach

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Current, clean drivers licence

Our Tairāwhiti Way of Working involves us working collectively across agencies to enable whanau to flourish. There is a shift to interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach, which identifies needs of whānau and the best people to provide support—requesting the right support at the right time in the right place. The workforce shares information, works flexibly and collectively to reduce barriers and provide the support that the whānau needs and requests. The transdisciplinary approach reduces barriers and improves access for whānau as teams walk beside people until they get what they need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Nicki Dever at nicki.dever@tdh.org.nz or phone +64 6 869 0500 ext 8240 or +64 21 407 404