Behaviour Support Facilitator

• Christchurch – Hillmorton Health Campus - Whaikaha team
• Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

The Behaviour Support Facilitator plays a key role in supporting and developing high-quality service delivery within the Whaikaha team. Working closely with the Clinical Psychologist and wider multidisciplinary team, this role supports individuals and groups with complex needs through evidence-based behavioural assessment and intervention.

You will provide leadership in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), build capability across the team, and contribute to equitable, culturally responsive services that improve outcomes for Māori and all communities. 

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments and monitor behavioural change in response to interventions
• Develop and implement behaviour support plans using a Positive Behaviour Support framework
• Support and coach team members to apply behaviour support strategies consistently
• Deliver empirically based behavioural interventions to individuals and groups with complex needs
• Analyse data and provide clear, timely written reports
• Work in close partnership with the Whaikaha Clinical Psychologist, including active participation in supervision
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement across the Whaikaha team 

Equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

You will actively contribute to achieving equitable outcomes by:

• Supporting Māori health gain and equity-focused service delivery
• Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice, including partnership, equity, active protection, and mana motuhake
• Supporting tangata whenua– and mana whenua–led change
• Demonstrating awareness of colonisation, power relationships, and cultural impact on service delivery
• Showing commitment to self-reflection, critical consciousness, and taking a stand for equity
• Supporting Māori-led and Pacific-led responses 

About you

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology
• Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
• Working understanding of bicultural practice and commitment to culturally responsive service delivery

Desirable

• Master’s degree in psychology
• Experience providing education, consultation, or supervision to colleagues
• Experience working within complex systems
• Experience designing and delivering group programmes 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.