Māori Mental Health Practitioner — Te Ao Māori Leader

New Zealand Government; Otago; On-site; NZD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services seeks a Kairuruku Hinengaro - Māori Practitioner to deliver te ao Māori interventions across Mental Health teams nationwide. You will assess oranga needs, considering whakapapa, hinengaro, wairua, and wellbeing, triage and implement interventions, and guide the team with mana whenua tikanga.

The role emphasizes mentoring culturally safe practices, partnerships, and relationships, leveraging te reo Māori, tikanga, and rongoā Māori

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with preference for Level 4+ Mental Health or Community Support qualifications.
• Familiarity with te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori models/frameworks is preferred.
• Experience or willingness to learn mental health service delivery and related acts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage, assessment and implementation of te ao Māori interventions.
• Provide cultural guidance to the team and coordinate Māori initiatives.
• Support hauora (wellbeing) of clients and whānau within an integrated care system.

Skills

Te reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Mātauranga Māori

Cultural safety

Education

Tertiary qualification

Level 4+ Mental Health

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services seeks a Kairuruku Hinengaro - Māori Practitioner to deliver te ao Māori interventions across Mental Health teams nationwide. You will assess oranga needs, considering whakapapa, hinengaro, wairua, and wellbeing, triage and implement interventions, and guide the team with mana whenua tikanga.

The role emphasizes mentoring culturally safe practices, partnerships, and relationships, leveraging te reo Māori, tikanga, and rongoā Māori