Behaviour Support Facilitator | Hillmorton

• Christchurch – Hillmorton Whaikaha  
• Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
• Permanent full time

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 Team/Service/ Location

The Whaikaha Unit is a 4-bed in-patient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at Hillmorton Hospital. We provide specific regional clinical assessment and treatment to our tāngata whaiora who present with challenging behaviour and, if subject to the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act 2003), will have forensic considerations in their support plans.

About the Role

The Behaviour Support Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing service delivery by working closely with our clinical psychologist and multidisciplinary team. Your work will ensure that individuals with diverse and complex needs receive comprehensive and effective behaviour support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of behaviour and monitor changes in response to interventions.
• Provide timely, high-quality written reports and data analysis.
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans using a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
• Deliver empirically based behavioural interventions to individuals or groups with complex needs.
• Partner with the Whaikaha clinical psychologist, engaging in supervision and collaborative practice.

About you

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
• Master’s degree.
• Training in Applied Behavioural Analysis.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support.

General Skills

• Exceptional time management, documentation, and clinical assessment skills.
• Proven expertise in mental health assessment and intervention.
• Strong teamwork abilities and professional conduct.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Full driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to varying service delivery needs.
• Clear and effective communication of behavioural concepts to multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a multi-professional team.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and commitment to biculturalism and cultural diversity.

Desirable Experience

• Providing education, consultation, and supervision to colleagues.
• Experience working within complex systems.
• Setting up and delivering group interventions.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@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.