Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Career development

Employment assistance

Professional development

Flu vaccinations

Gym access

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā invites applications for permanent full-time Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) professionals. Join a team that assesses and coordinates support services for older adults and for younger people with chronic conditions, enabling independent living at home whenever possible.

The successful candidate will have NZ registration, annual practising certificate, a valid driver's license, and proven skills in assessment and service coordination; strong communication

Qualifications

• Current professional registration and NZ Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in assessment and service coordination essential.
• Ability to tailor care packages with clients and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate services for older adults and younger individuals with chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with clients and whānau to tailor care packages to support needs.
• Engage in continuous service improvements and work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Assessment

Service coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Education

NZ Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) Team

Permanent Full time FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the NASC team Waitematā. We have permanent full time opportunities in community as well as in our inpatient team.

Join NASC in our mission to provide assessment and coordination of support services for older adults with health and disability-related needs, as well as for younger individuals managing chronic long-term health conditions. Our goal is to facilitate independent living at home or assist with a smooth transition to Residential Care when necessary.

We are actively seeking an experienced NASC whose professional background is in Allied Health or Nursing to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess current professional registration and a New Zealand annual practicing certificate, along with a valid driver's license. Demonstrated expertise in assessment and service coordination is essential.

Successful candidates will have a track record of working collaboratively with clients and their whanau to tailor care packages that align with their support requirements. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, coupled with a history of positive relationship building, are essential.

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is dedicated to addressing health inequities within our community, particularly for Māori, and aims to prioritize equity. As a Needs Assessor, you will actively seek ways to collaborate with Māori and their whānau to ensure access to services that meet their unique needs.

Your personal strengths, including resilience, compassion, and commitment, will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for all individuals under our care. Embrace the excitement of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment as we navigate through service improvements and developments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team during a period of positive change, offering a supportive team environment responsive to clients' needs, along with professional opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Benefits of working with Te Whatu Ora Waitematā District include;

• Superannuation - pension fund contributions
• In-house Career Development Service to support you in developing your career
• Free Employment Assistance Programme
• On-going professional development - certification & workplace training
• Free Flu Vaccinations
• Free 24/7 Gym situated opposite North Shore Hospital and free exercise room at Waitakere Hospital

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.

Job Number : WDHB21466 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WDHB21466

Location:

North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Community / Public Health - Needs Assessor