Māori Mental Health Practitioner – Transformative Care

Corrections; Otago; Remote; NZD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services seeks Kairuruku Hinengaro Māori Practitioners to lead Māori mental health care within the Otago Corrections Facility. You will integrate mātauranga Māori to elevate mauri, wairua, and oranga for people in our care and work collaboratively with the Intervention and Support Practice team.

Applicants should demonstrate te reo Māori proficiency, knowledge of tikanga, and experience in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in te reo me ona tikanga and mātauranga Māori; understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to the role.
• Knowledge/experience of working in mental health or health services or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge/experience of the Mental Health Act, National Mental Health Sector Standards or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assess oranga needs considering whakapapa, hinengaro, wairua and overall well-being.
• Provide mātaurangā Māori expertise to triangulate care across the team.
• Coordinate Māori initiatives and partnerships to support clients and whānau.
• Mentor culturally safe practices and uphold Hokai Rangi values in care.

Skills

te reo me ona tikanga

mātauranga Māori

Mental health experience

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification; Level 4+ mental health or community support

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services seeks Kairuruku Hinengaro Māori Practitioners to lead Māori mental health care within the Otago Corrections Facility. You will integrate mātauranga Māori to elevate mauri, wairua, and oranga for people in our care and work collaboratively with the Intervention and Support Practice team.

Applicants should demonstrate te reo Māori proficiency, knowledge of tikanga, and experience in mental health settings.