Lived Experience Community Development Advisor

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato Full time

Lived Experience Community Development Advisor

Job Number:
WAI27703**
Where you'll be working:Waikato Hospital

The details:
Fixed term until 18 April between 40 and 80 hours per fortnight

Salary details:
PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement - Designated 2 - $89,077

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity


We are looking for someone who has Lived Experience of Mental Health and Addictions Services and is passionate about building a firm and lasting foundation of lived experience advocacy, consultation and implementation of meaningful change.


  • For this fixed term contract we are looking for someone who can collaborate with key people to develop the Lived Experience Workforce and facilitate focus groups and advisory groups to ensure the voice of people engaging with our services are heard. A particular strategic focus this year is on developing pathways of care for Māori, women and LGBTQI communities.
  • The core function of this role is to work at individual, team, service and organizational level to ensure that the interests and perspectives of tāngata whaiora are represented and involved in governance, strategy, policy development, service planning and evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Click here to view the position description.**- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_

Mōu | About you

  • You will be able to engage tāngata whaiora to enable consumer led engagement in governance, strategy, policy, service developments, initiatives and delivery.
  • Be able to work with line managers and clinical leaders to assist MHAS in providing services that are responsive to the needs of tāngata whaiora.
  • Actively promote the ongoing development and utilisation of tāngata whaiora expertise and experiences in MHAS.
  • Effectively reflect and communicate the needs, interests and rights of tāngata whaiora by providing or facilitating their perspectives, needs and aspirations into planning, policy, service development, service delivery and evaluation of MHAS.
  • Contribute to the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato's overarching objective to undertake radical improvement in Māori health outcomes by eliminating health inequities for Māori.
  • The minimum required for this role is a diploma in a health, mental health or drug/addiction field
    OR a minimum of 5 years working in a similar position where it is evidenced the equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired and used.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

  • Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller communitybased hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please
    click here.
  • As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Closing date: 9 June 2024
**Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team

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