Wayfinder Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Schools - Taupo/Turangi

Wayfinder Mana Ake Programme in Schools

Taupo/Turangi

Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight)

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

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Wayfinder/Taiurungi, as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Taupo and Turangi. The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference.

As a Wayfinder, you will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within primary schools and kuapapa Māori kura. The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Waiariki Mana Ake is expanding the reach of the service and looking for candidates with a passion for mental wellbeing. 

The clinical mental health and wellbeing workforce deliver evidence informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes / interventions for tamariki, as well as broader wellbeing cluster support to schools and kura.

The role will be based in the Waiariki region. It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work.

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, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About You

As a Wayfinder you will be: 

• Well experienced in working with community, tamariki and whānau
• Phenomenal relationship skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• A full driver’s license
• Computer competency
• Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment

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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 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.