Mana Ake: Kaiurungi Clinician

5d ago , from Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou At Mana Ake Tairawhiti we are dedicated to promoting mental wellbeing and supporting the mental health of children and adolescents in our communities. We value diversity, cultural knowledge, and the importance of holistic approaches in mental health care. We are seeking a Kaiurungi Manager to deliver mental wellbeing wānanga focused on building resilience, emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, anxiety, and depression with Tamariki, kura, whānau & communities from Whangarā to Mākarika. The ideal candidate will have a clinical background or working towards this and be committed to delivering culturally relevant support and education in collaboration with each kura & community. Preferred Qualifications: Post Graduate Qualification in Health with ongoing tertiary study plans or equivalent qualification. To be successful in this role, you will have: Facilitate wānanga aimed at enhancing mental wellbeing for children and adolescents. Provide guidance and support based on principles of resilience, behaviour management, emotional regulation and understanding neurodiversity. Collaborate with families, schools, and community organizations to promote mental health awareness. Incorporate Māori traditional healing practices into your work and be open to ongoing learning and training. Travel within the region to deliver programs and workshops. Demonstrates honesty, reliability and credibility. The ability to identify insights from information, think critically, communicate core elements and explore options. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively engage, collaborate and partner with a wide range of stakeholders. We are committed to developing and providing opportunities for further professional growth for our kaimahi. We also offer a range of benefits including: A supportive, friendly environment, where people love coming to work. Awesome opportunities for professional and personal development. Working from a Te Ao Maori Lens, Values, Tikanga, Te Reo Maori. If you are passionate about mental health and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing. Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence. 60 Day Trial Periods: In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60 day trial periods, further information is available upon request. Please note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we will be interviewing as we receive applications and at our discretion, the advertising period may vary. #J-18808-Ljbffr