Māori Cultural Advisor - Mental Health (Tū Māia)

• Join the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)
• Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

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

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is searching for a passionate and experienced Māori Cultural Advisor to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting the rehabilitation and well-being of youth involved in the justice system.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Tū Māia is the specialist service provided for children and adolescents who are justice involved and who may be experiencing a mental illness. The team is made up of experienced Mental Health professionals including Specialist Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses and Occupational Therapists as well as Māori and Pacific Cultural Advisors. Tū Māia provide assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with a known or suspected serious mental health disorder who are involved in the justice system.

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About you

The primary purpose of the role is to provide safe access to services to Tu Maia – Regional Youth Forensic Service through culturally competent delivery of support services for Māori and Pasifika communities.

You will:

· Have experience and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

· Experience and knowledge of Tikanga

· Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Mental health and addictions

· Have experience working with Rangatahi/Youth and Whanau

· Proficient presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) to be able to write cultural reports

· A Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Level 4 OR equivalent qualification is desired

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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 Tiana Talata’ina (Hiring manager) Ttalataina@adhb.govt.nz

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