Registered Mental Health Professional - Te Aka Kura Tamariki me Rangatahi

Te Aka Kura Tamariki me Rangatahi (Hauora Waikato)

Registered Clinicians - Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and AOD Clinicians

Situated in the heart of Hamilton, our Kaupapa Māori secondary-level mental health team is dedicated to assisting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau in making significant life changes. We seek New Zealand Registered Clinicians experienced in supporting tamariki and rangatahi with complex social and mental health challenges.

This position demands exceptional communication skills, coupled with a supportive, respectful, and conscientious approach. Understanding the challenges faced by individuals with lived experience, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

Ngaa puumanawatanga oou – What you will bring

• The ability to establish sound, trusting relationships with who we look after. 
• Willingness to learn
• Genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of people
• Current registration as a health practitioner registered with the relevant responsible authority
• Previous mental health experience
• Ability to work collaboratively 
• Experience working independently, assuming accountability and responsibility for your actions, making critical decisions in challenging and complex situations
• Clean Full Drivers Licence

Noou te rourou – Benefits

• A competitive salary range depending on skills, knowledge, and experience
• Insight into Te Ao Maaori and Kaupapa Maaori approaches to Hauora and wellbeing
• Close mentoring and supervision from experienced clinicians and managers
• Supported professional development 
• Opportunities for cultural enrichment
• EAP support if needed
• Work phone and email
• Access to Kaupapa pool vehicles when needed

Moo maatou – Our Organisation

We are the only Kaupapa Maaori NGO service supporting youth in specialty mental health care in the Waikato.  We believe having a diverse workforce allows us to best support individuals and their whanau.  The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori is not a prerequisite.  However, if you have a desire to understand and support Tikanga Maaori and are open to learning, this role will offer you an opportunity to grow within a Kaupapa Maaori environment.

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.  Working in close contact with vulnerable individuals requires special considerations. Therefore, we advise employees to keep their vaccinations current and to take reasonable precautions to safeguard themselves, as well as to protect whānau and fellow colleagues. 

Tuuhono mai – Join us

If you are interested or have any questions, please apply now or send your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]