- Wairoa Health Centre, Mental Health & Addictions
- Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
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
Wairoa Community Mental Health & Addiction Service (CMH&A) is a specialist provider for adults and their whanau who are most severely affected by mental illness and/or addiction. We are currently seeking a registered health professional with the passion, experience, and qualification for assisting tangata whaiora facing mental health and addiction challenges.
About the Team/Service/Location
Our service is based at Wairoa Health and operates Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm.
We provide a wide range of services including assessment, diagnosis, consultation, rehabilitation, and treatment. Our goal is to support people in their recovery journey and help them maintain wellness from mental illness and addiction. After an initial assessment, we work with each Service User—and where appropriate, their whānau—to create a tailored recovery plan. These plans set clear goals for discharge, identify strategies for relapse prevention and wellness, and are reviewed regularly.
Service Users receive evidence-based information and a copy of their recovery plan, with written consent obtained for any treatment. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, support workers, and cultural support provided through Kaitakawaenga and Po Whirinaki Māori.
Wairoa is a rural town, set against a backdrop of natural beauty that rivals any in New Zealand. Its location is central to both Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. With stunning beaches, rivers, lakes and farmland surrounding the township. For more information check the Wairoa iSite by clicking HERE to get a feel for what Wairoa has to offer.
About you
We welcome inquiries from registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and alcohol and drug clinicians.
Key qualifications for this role include
- Postgraduate qualification specific to Mental Health and Addictions
- Recent and relevant community mental health and addiction clinical experience, especially any rural experience
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Be working as a Duly Authorised Officer, or be willing to train as such
- Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
- Your genuine interest in contributing to the holistic development of mental health and addiction services 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
applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wilfrid McKerras at [email protected] or call on 0273062699.
- Registered Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Social Worker
- Alcohol and Drug Clinician
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
