Whanau Wellbeing Connector

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Te Ara Manapou (PPS) 
• Fixed Term, Part-time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

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’re looking for a caring and community-minded person to join our team as a Whānau Wellbeing Connector. In this role, you’ll support tamariki and rangatahi living with neurodiversity and their whānau. You’ll listen, support, advocate and help them connect with health, education and community services. You’ll also help deliver support plans and work closely with our clinical teams.

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while being part of a supportive and passionate team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is a passionate collective within Te Ara Manapou and Te Kunenga Mai Rongokako (Child Development Service). Based in Hawke’s Bay, we work to empower tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau through culturally responsive, inclusive, and strengths-based approaches to care.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Whānau Wellbeing Connector, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health and/or community sectors

• Strong relationships across community organisations in Hawke’s Bay

• Knowledge and passion of working with complex families is a must as is a resilience in your professional practice.
• A positive attitude and problem-solving focus

• A Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or willingness to obtain) is desirable

• Clean, full NZ driver’s licence

Experience and/or knowledge of neurodiversity, particularly Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and its impact on the young person and their whānau is essential, as you will be walking alongside people as they navigate all aspects of the life in Hawkes Bay.

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

If you wish to review the position profile, Please email Vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz. 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 Julie via email on Julie.Oliver-Bell@hbdhb.govt.nz

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