Specialist Assessor/plan Lead

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Emerge Aotearoa Full time

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us


Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whānau, including Health and Disability, Youth and Emergency Housing.

Our Kaimahi all have a common goal - helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.


He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role


As a Specialist Assessor - You'll be providing support within our Specialist Support service, which is located in Christchurch - You'll join clients on their journey, assessing their needs, providing a safe environment, and supporting them with their goals and daily tasks.

You will work alongside with Oranga Tamariki/whanau or caregivers to create comprehensive needs assessments.

Providing case coordination to ensure the child, young person and their family/whanau or caregivers have access to appropriate services, and you'll continue to work with families in there onwards referrals to facilitate meaningful engagement with other agencies.


You'll provide specialist advice to Oranga Tamariki Southern Region staff relating to health, mental health and disability issues as well as working strategically with Oranga Tamariki to improve outcomes for clients with a disability and/or a mental health issue.


This is a split role which is 0.5 specialist assessor and 0.5 plan lead as part of Te Whiri Ora with both roles supporting Whānau to thrive.


As the specialist assessor you will work with Whānau to help identify their needs and create a needs assessment for them, you will then where possible address these needs whether this be work you can do or refer out to the best services for the Whānau.


As the plan lead liaison for Te Whiri Ora, you will do similar work as this is also about helping whanau thrive, you will work with other agencies that may already be involved to ensure all needs are being met.

In this part of the role, we work at the pace of the whanau and will stay involved until they are thriving.


He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role it is desirable that your skill base includes:

  • Demonstrated commitment to recovery values and models.
  • Risk management skills
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including well developed documentation and computer skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Experience working with children and families.
  • Ability to work collaboratively

What you need:

  • A qualification covered by the HPCA 2003, or a Social Worker Registration with a current Annual Practicing certificate.
  • Preferably post qualifying experience with a minimum of 2 years working within the Mental Health/AOD Sector
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
  • A current full clean driver's license

Ko tā mātou mahi | We offer


In addition to driving change within your community, you'll be doing so in a national organisation with opportunities for you to grow and develop, with five days paid study leave on offer.


Importantly, we advocate for your well-being With three days of well-being and access to free counselling you can proactively manage your health and well-being.


AND finally, we have partnered with numerous businesses that provide our Kaimahi with store discounts such as gym membership, car rentals and furniture, to mention a few.


Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply


If you are interested in joining an organisation who is passionate about making a positive difference in your community, we would love to hear from you so click the 'APPLY' button today
This role will be advertised until filled.



  • Reference #
  • 3164 Posted on
  • 03 Feb 202 Closes on
  • 03 Mar :55
  • Location(s)
  • Christchurch
  • Expertise
  • AOD Clinician, MST Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker
  • Job level(s)
  • Graduate (qualified, no experience), Experienced (less than 2 years), Experienced (2 years +)
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent fulltime

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