Pukenga Atawhai - Hereford Centre

• Assertive Outreach Team, Hereford Centre
• Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE position
• A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori is essential 

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

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Pukenga Atawhai to join the Assertive Outreach Team at the Hereford Centre in a full time, permanent role.

The Hereford Centre provides specialist mental health support to individuals aged 18-65, who are experiencing complex, severe, and enduring mental health challenges. Our Assertive Outreach approach works specifically with people who have historically found it difficult to engage with conventional community mental health services and who may be at increased risk of relapse or admission to inpatient care.

The team is currently fully staffed and holds a high level of clinical expertise. We are seeking a motivated and positive Pukenga Atawhai to contribute strong cultural guidance?? and work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Pukenga Atawhai also support other teams as needed and participate in an out-of-hours on call roster.

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

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 health 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 and work in a professional manner with others.
• High level of organisational skills and ability to be flexible.
• 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 15th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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