Pukenga Atawhai – Forensic Community Team, Mental Health

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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

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 Canterbury Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service is dedicated to assessing and treated people that have acted violently in the context of a mental disorder, or may be at risk of doing so.  It also caters for prisoners that require inpatient treatment.  There are a number of units and teams which includes medium secure units, an open unit and a community team that assess and treat people with mental illness that are known to the Justice System.

Our service’s philosophy is whanaungatanga - acknowledging the centrality of whānau in our work and the lives of tangata whaiora.

• 40 hour per week (1.0FTE) permanent full time position.

• Will have an on-call component as part of the role.

As a Pukenga Atawhai you will:

• Awhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānau.
• Connect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments).
• Work alongside and guide our qualified professionals to be culturally responsive.
• Tautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga Māori.

About You

To be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:

• 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.

About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

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, 3rd August. 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.

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