Registered Health Professional: CHIRP Intake Coord

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

If you are highly motivated individual who is passionate about empowering tamariki and whānau and providing them the right service at the right time, then we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity within our Child Health Integrated Response Pathway (CHIRP) team!  CHIRP is a joint venture between Paediatric, Child Mental Health and Child Development services and aims to improve the experience and outcomes for Tamariki who have neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and attentional concerns.

We are looking for a skilled Health Professional who is experienced in working within the Child and Adolescent domain. Our candidate will join the Tauranga based CHIRP team and have the exciting opportunity to be apart of this service within the Western Bay of Plenty.

The CHIRP Intake co-ordinator will provide an information gathering/assessment and advisory role for children referred with developmental, attention and/or behavioural concerns.  Information will be collated to better understand the needs of each individual child and whānau to connect them with appropriate services for ongoing assessment and support. This typically involves parent and teacher questionnaires and screening tools to gain a better understanding of a child's strengths and needs across different environments.

The objective of this role is to facilitate an accessible, responsive and whānau centred pathway for children and their families.

The successful applicant will:

• Have great communication skills (written and verbal)
• Have experience working with Tamariki and whānau, preferably with an interest in neurodevelopment and some knowledge of mental health presentations.
• Be responsive, creative and flexible in the pathway for the Western Bay.
• Be a registered health professional (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Therapist).
• Be a team player, and connect well with whānau, child specialist services, and community and education networks within the Western Bay.

This is a permanent, 0.8FTE full-time position working 64 hours per fortnight.  If you are interested in this position, then we want to hear from you!   

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Access to ongoing in-house professional development
• Relocation assistance available for international candidates
• Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

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. For a confidential chat about the role please contact Anja Botha 027 217 0380.

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.