MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN TE TAIRĀWHITI!

Ngāti Porou Oranga; Te Puia Springs; A distancia; NZD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking a Mental Health Clinician / Mataora in Training to join Te Oranga Hinengaro. The role is based at Te Puia Springs Hospital, delivering whānau-centred mental health assessments and recovery support to tāngata whai ora across Te Tairāwhiti.

You will work under supervision, develop knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Mahi a Atua approaches, and travel to rural communities. A full NZ driver licence and vaccination alignment are required, with a commitment to cultural safety

Formación

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
• Enrolled in or eligible for an approved training pathway in health or mental health.
• Licence to drive a full New Zealand vehicle or equivalent travel capability.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori is preferred.
• Experience in rural health or community mental health and addiction services is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver whānau-centred, culturally responsive mental health assessments, treatment and recovery support.
• Provide outreach services and advocate for equitable care access for rural communities.
• Under clinical supervision, develop Te Ao Māori and Mahi a Atua approaches.
• Travel across rural Te Tairāwhiti to reach tāngata whai ora and whānau.

Conocimientos

Communication

Cultural competence

Te Reo Māori

Educación

Mataora training pathway

Approved health/mental health training pathway

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about community wellbeing, culturally safe healthcare, and walking alongside whānau? Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician / Mataora in Training to join the Te Oranga Hinengaro team.

In this pivotal permanent, full-time role based at Te Puia Springs Hospital, you will deliver whānau-centred, culturally responsive mental health assessments, treatment, and recovery support to tāngata whai ora across rural communities in Te Tairāwhiti. Supported by clinical supervision, you will build expertise in Te Ao Māori and Mahi a Atua approaches while providing care to geographically dispersed rural areas.

Why Join Us?

• Values-Driven Environment: We are guided by core values including Porou, Aroha, Kanohi Kitea, Manaaki, Tika/Pono, Ringa Raupa, and Pakari.
• Supported Professional Development: Develop sound clinical decision-making through hands-on practice, mentorship, and ongoing training along your approved training pathway.
• Community Focus: Deliver outreach services and advocate for equitable care access for communities facing geographical or social barriers.
• Training Pathway: Enrolled in, accepted into, or eligible for an approved training pathway in health, mental health, social services, counselling, psychology, or Mataora training.
• Growth Mindset: Commitment to completing required study, supervised practice, and competencies within agreed timeframes.
• Cultural Competence: A developing understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and Te Ao Māori approaches to wellbeing.
• Licence & Travel: A full New Zealand driver licence to manage travel across rural settings.
• Communication & Relationships: Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to foster respectful relationships with tāngata whai ora, whānau, hapū, and iwi.
• Health & Safety: Full alignment with workplace immunisation requirements (including annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations) and a commitment to a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori.
• Being a Mataora Graduate of Te Kurahuna.
• Experience in rural health or community mental health and addiction services.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand and willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting, Children’s Act checks, and other screening as required.

60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employmentlegislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trialperiods, further information is available upon request.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,and interviews maybe held as applications are received.