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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Community Support Workers - Rural South Sector - Tokoroa or Taumarunui

Hamilton

September 11, 2024

Community Support Workers - Rural South Sector - Tokoroa or Taumarunui
Job Number: TOK00407

Where you’ll be working: Rural South Sector – Tokoroa or Taumarunui
The details: Permanent – 72 hours per fortnight

Support workers are integral components of any healthcare team assisting to deliver and support service users/tāngata whaiora to maintain mental health and wellness.

Do you have the desire and the drive to work collaboratively with a team of health professionals to support people to live their very best? If so, we want you to apply.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have two exciting opportunities available now for support workers to join our Rural South Team. One based in Tokoroa and one based in Taumarunui

Key responsibilities of the role are :
  • provide practical support to tangata whaiora who access our service and to provide support to clinical staff who deliver those services.
  • work under the guidance and supervision of a registered health professional.
  • undertake duties in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The Mental Health and Addictions service deliver a variety of services across the Waikato region. We are as a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tāngata whai ora and whānau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui - people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do. We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whānau and with the communities we serve. With tangata whaiora based both locally and rurally, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communities in which people live and support better outcomes.

The multidisciplinary teams are strong, collaborative teams based in Hamilton, working Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will be welcomed as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team which has a strong focus on collaboration and tangata whaiora and whanau centric care.

Mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate is a person who has strong links within the local communities of Tokoroa or Taumarunui who has demonstrated ability to engage with people from all walks of life and has a strong understanding of concepts within Te Ao Maori.

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
  • be open to learning and engage in development opportunities
  • be able to work using the guiding principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
  • have well developed time management skills with the ability to co-ordinate personal and team tasks in an efficient and organised manner
  • be computer literate and have the ability to complete documentation, both written and electronic
  • have a current full drivers licence
  • have proven relevant experience working with people experiencing mental health concerns.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
  • As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | 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 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Robyn.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 29 September 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
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