Pukenga Atawhai - Forensic Community Team, Mental Health

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Christchurch, South Island Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the role Our Specialist Mental Health Services (SMHS)are at the leading edge of mental healthservice delivery. We provide a range of inpatient and community services totangata whaiora in the Waitaha Rohe (Canterbury district). The Canterbury Regional Forensic PsychiatricService is dedicated to assessing and treated people that have acted violentlyin the context of a mental disorder, or may be at risk of doing so. Italso caters for prisoners that require inpatient treatment. There are anumber of units and teams which includes medium secure units, an open unit anda community team that assess and treat people with mental illness that areknown to the Justice System. Our service's philosophy is whanaungatanga- acknowledging the centrality of whānau inour work and the lives of tangata whaiora. 40 hour per week (1.0FTE)permanent full time position. Will have an on-call component as part of the role. Connect andengage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirementsthrough assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments). Work alongsideand guide our qualified professionals to be culturally responsive. About You To be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your corestrengths will include: A strongknowledge of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Māori) and abilityto apply these values when connecting with others. A naturalability to build and nurture relationships. Reflectivecommunication practices and a holistic view when caring for others. About Us Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We will review applications as received and must proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr