Mental Health Pou Toko Ora (Cultural Peer Support Worker), Southern Lakes

Mental Health Pou Toko Ora (Cultural Peer Support Worker)

Part-time up to 40 hours per week

Southern Lakes (Taupo, Turangi & Mangakino) 

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Pou Toko Ora / Cultural Peer Support Worker, as part of our Southern Lakes (Taupo, Turangi & Mangakino) based Closer to Home service, Te Toki Haumanu. The role presents a real opportunity to make a positive difference.

We are looking for everyday people with a genuine desire to make a difference.  If that’s you, come join us in empowering tangata whai ora (clients) towards recovery & wellbeing goals through community mobile care & support services.

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes we are proud to support people to live full lives within their communities; hopeful and connected to what matters to them the most.

 The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Career development, with extensive training support
• Grow in your knowledge of Matauranga Māori, kawa and tikanga
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!
• Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team
• Work-life balance and an outdoor playground on your doorstep
• Ability for additional earning through providing on-call
• Competitive Salary as per relevant SECA (Single Employer Collective Agreement)
• Full employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Discounts at a range or local businesses

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

   

Korero taunaki – About Us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

He korero mō te tūranga - About the Role 

Our kai mahi (staff) all share a common goal of supporting tangata whai ora to live their best lives as independently as possible in the community. Te Toki Haumanu Closer to Home services will provide care and support for people to support them to achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals with a key goal of avoiding admission to the Whare Whakaue ward or specialist services.

• Part time (up to 40 hours per week)
• Working business hours, Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
• On-call roster after hours and weekends

As Pou Toko Ora (Cultural Peer Support Worker) you may be: 

• Supporting People with their recovery in their own home
• Connecting or reconnecting them with their whānau and natural supports.
• Accompanying people through their whakapapa journey
• Independent cultural opinion for people who may receive compulsory assessment or treatment
• Inspiring hope and recovery
• Empowering people to do the things they love, as independently as possible
• Support people with budgeting or other skills to help manage the cost of living crisis
• Attending appointments and advocating for people

Click here for Position Description

Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)

About You | Mōu

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome this in any creative form.  Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, 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.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

• Able to build professional relationships with a wide range of people
• Have knowledge of Maori tikanga and kawa or willing to learn
• Applicants must be willing to obtain (if not already completed) an accredited New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
• Be culturally respectful and non-judgmental.
• Have good professional boundaries.
• You must hold a current full driver’s licence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.