Senior Coordinator - Te Whakawhitinga

• Hamilton with some possible travel across the District
• Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight (part time hours will be considered)

“Ahakoa ko wai
Ahakoa noo whea
Me whaangai ite tangata

“No matter who they are or where they’re from, we must nurture the 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

We are seeking a registered health care professional (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to work in a senior coordinator role supporting tāngata hāpori/ tāngata whaiora accessing our service, Te Whakawhitinga.

Te Whakawhitinga works alongside people in Hamilton experiencing a significant housing issue and attempts to connect them with the right sustainable supports to meet the need - this might mean accessing supports from within our team of clinicians or accessing the right community resource.

The senior coordinator has proven clinical competence within Mental Health or similar services and works with tangata whaiora to provide whaanau-centred care. The role is primarily clinical but incorporates some clinical leadership and education components.

Key responsibilities of the roles include:

• Conducting an initial assessment of needs in partnership with tāngata hāpori/ tāngata.
• Working with tāngata hāpori/ tāngata whaiora, their whaanau and providers to produce plans together, to best meet their needs and preferences.
• Coordinating the tāngata hāpori/ tāngata whaiora’s plan to direct, enable and evaluate a range of interventions, from a range of providers to meet the goals identified.
• Developing and building strong interagency relationship across Iwi, Māori NGO providers, Government organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations and the Mental Health and Addictions Sector.

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About the Team

Nurture the people “Ahakoa kowai, ahakoa noo whea me whangai I te tangata”

Te Whakawhitinga is a co-ordinated service aligned to the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waiora vision and underpinned by Kotahitanga. It is part of the wider mental health and addiction services in Hamilton. The Kotahitanga values of unity, togetherness, shared vision, working together, trust, relationships, collaboration and integrations are fundamental to the service model of Te Whakawhitinga.

We intend to meet the needs of tangata hāpori/ tangata whaiora across the housing continuum, who are experiencing health, social and environmental issues that could put tenancies at risk or have resulted in homelessness.

We will do this by being a tangata hāpori/ tangata whaiora led service that;

• helps a person identify their goals and aspirations that will achieve mauri ora
• supports access to community resources and services that will meet these goals
• works in close partnership with tangata hāpori/tangata whaiora and other agencies in a transparent and coordinated way.

The team includes coordinators, alcohol and drug clinicians, an Occupational Therapist, community support workers and Takawaenga.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• Registration with the applicable registration board with a current annual practicing certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in a mental health, community health or primary care setting.
• An understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
• Experience in professional supervision.
• Experience in service improvement.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills including demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues to achieve required outcomes.
• Ability to take a proactive role with other organisations to achieve sustainable outcomes for tāngata whaiora.
• Current full drivers licence.

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 1 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Luka at Alex.Luka@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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