Gateway Programme Coordinator

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti Gisborne Hospital is seeking a Gateway Programme Co-ordinator on a part-time basis (0.5FTE). You will coordinate health assessments and follow-ups for tamariki referred to Gateway, ensuring interagency service agreements are completed and integrated care is delivered.

You will work within the Women, Child & Youth Service to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti region, promoting collaboration,

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Practitioner with current experience working in child and/or youth health.
• Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in the health setting.
• Proven community partnership approach/engagement in Tairāwhiti or other rohe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health assessments for Gateway referrals from Oranga Tamariki.
• Coordinate follow-up required and ensure Interagency Services Agreements are completed.
• Lead new ways of working and support a collaborative, equitable approach to care for tamariki and whānau.

Skills

Child health experience

Treaty of Waitangi

Community engagement

Health information ownership

Oranga Tamariki knowledge

Report writing

Job description

Gisborne Hospital

Part-time - 0.5FTE (40 Hours per fortnight) Permanent

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

He waka eke noa

Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to make a positive difference to tamariki, rangitahi and whānau in our community? This is an opportunity to lead new ways of working.

You will contribute to, as part of a wider team, the improvement of health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people referred for a Gateway Assessment by Oranga Tamariki by coordinating appropriate health assessments, coordinating any follow up required and ensuring that an Interagency Services Agreement is completed.

Position Description: Gateway Programme Co-ordinator

About the Team/Service/Location: At Hospital & Specialist Services Tairāwhiti, the teams within the Women, Child & Youth Service are passionate and committed to a common purpose: improving equity and health outcomes for our community. We value collaboration, equity, and coordinated care and are proud to support the diverse needs of the people and whānau of Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti region. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference where whānau can thrive.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click hereMore information about our Region see here

About you

We are looking for a:

• NZ Registered Practitioner with current experience working in child and/or youth health (e.g. Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist)
• Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in the health setting
• Proven community partnership approach/engagement in Tairāwhiti or other rohe (districts)
• Ability to lead and demonstrate ownership of health information (including working knowledge of legislation)
• An understanding of the principles that govern Oranga Tamariki particularly the focus on the child and young person and the importance of the family
• Evidence of extensive experience in developing reports and pulling together complex information from multiple sources (under relevant legislation)
• Demonstrated experience/skill in navigatingmultiplenon- integrated health information systems
• Proven ability to identify key health system barriers for whānau and respond in a timely way
• Proven ability to work in a transformational way/demonstrates a whatever it takes approach
• Current, clean 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.