Gateway Programme Coordinator

• Gisborne Hospital
• Part-time- 0.5FTE (40 Hours per fortnight)
• Permanent

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

“He waka eke noa”

Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to make a positive difference to tamariki, rangitahi and whānau in our community? This is an opportunity to lead new ways of working.

You will contribute to, as part of a wider team, the improvement of health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people referred for a Gateway Assessment by Oranga Tamariki by coordinating appropriate health assessments, coordinating any follow up required and ensuring that an Interagency Services Agreement is completed.

Position Description: Gateway Programme Co-ordinator

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Hospital & Specialist Services Tairāwhiti, the teams within the Women, Child & Youth Service are passionate and committed to a common purpose: improving equity and health outcomes for our community. We value collaboration, equity, and coordinated care and are proud to support the diverse needs of the people and whānau of Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti region. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference where whānau can thrive.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

More information about our Region see here 

About you

We are looking for a:

• NZ Registered Practitioner with current experience working in child and/or youth health (e.g. Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist)
• Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in the health setting
• Proven community partnership approach/engagement in Tairāwhiti or other rohe (districts)
• Ability to lead and demonstrate ownership of health information (including working knowledge of legislation)
• An understanding of the principles that govern Oranga Tamariki particularly the focus on the child and young person and the importance of the family
• Evidence of extensive experience in developing reports and pulling together complex information from multiple sources (under relevant legislation)
• Demonstrated experience/skill in navigating multiplenon- integrated health information systems
• Proven ability to identify key health system barriers for whānau and respond in a timely way
• Proven ability to work in a transformational way/demonstrates a “whatever it takes” approach
• Current, clean drivers licence
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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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicki.Dever@tdh.org.nz phone +64 6 869 0500 ext 8240 or +64 21 407 404 

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