Posted 10 August, 2026
Wayfinder-Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Schools
Taranaki District Health Board
Rotorua, BOP, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Wayfinder-Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Schools Wayfinder - Waiariki Mana AkeProgramme in Schools Permanent Full-time or Part-time roles available Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Wayfinder, you will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Primary and Intermediate Schools. The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting. This role can either be part-time Taupo based or full time across both Taupo and Rotorua . About the Team/Service/ Location The clinical mental health and wellbeing workforce deliver evidence informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes / interventions for tamariki, as well as broader wellbeing cluster support to kura and schools. The role will be based in the Waiariki region. It is essential that applicants are based within the region as the role is not suitable for remote work. Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program. For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here About you As a Wayfinder you will: Be well-experienced in working with community, tamariki and whānau Have the ability to build relationships with and work effectively in a team Have a full drivers license Be computer competent Be adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment 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 details Job Reference: Job Reference: ROT04191 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Community Support Worker #J-18808-Ljbffr