Pῡkenga Atawhai – Anxiety Disorders Service
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Permanent vacancy 20 hours per week (0.5FTE)
About the role
Our Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS) are at the leading edge of mental health service delivery. We provide a range of inpatient and community services to tangata whaiora in the Waitaha Rohe (Canterbury district).
The Anxiety Disorders Service is a Specialty Mental Health Service of Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha [Health New Zealand, Canterbury] provides specialist assessment and treatment to people (aged 18-65) whose everyday life is significantly affected by an anxiety disorder. We are currently recruiting a Pῡkenga Atawhai to join our team of dedicated health professionals striving to provide the best quality care to consumers and their families/ Whānau This is a 0.5FTE 20 hour per week permanent position.
The Anxiety Disorders Service has a multi-disciplinary team comprised of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Registrar, administration staff and access to a Physiotherapist and Dietician.
Our service’s philosophy is whānaungatanga - acknowledging the centrality of whānau in our work and the lives of tangata whaiora.
As a Pῡkenga Atawhai you will:
- Āwhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānau.
- Connect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments).
- Develop and maintain connections in the community to ensure pathways to wellbeing are available to tangata whaiora and their whānau.
- Work alongside and guide our qualified professionals to be culturally responsive.
- Willing to be on the out of hours roster.
- Tautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga Māori.
About You
To be successful as a Pῡkenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:
- Experience working with tangata whaiora who have mental health difficulties.
- A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Māori) and ability to apply these values when connecting with others.
- A natural ability to build and nurture relationships.
- Reflective communication practices and a holistic view when caring for others.
- A NZ driver’s license is essential.
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 careers’ portal by Monday, 13th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected
employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: PC4147124
Location: Christchurch
Closing Date: Monday, 13 April 2026