Allied Health Assistant Kaupapa Maori

3 months ago


Nelson, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Full time

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB

**Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months**
- A varied role, based within the inpatient unit
- Work alongside our friendly and supportive staff

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

Wāhi Oranga is a specialist inpatient unit that provides intensive acute and rehabilitative cares. The position will support a programme of group and individual activities, both within Wahi Oranga and the wider community.

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and recovery-focused person, ideally with previous health care experience, to join our multi-disciplinary team, who is able to bring a Kaupapa Maori perspective to the ward program and planning of care for our tāngata whaiora.

Allied Health Assistants undertake a range of duties under the direction of occupational therapists, social workers and psychologists delivering support, activities, education, therapy, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment for service users.

This fixed-term position will be working 80 hours a fortnight for 12 months. Our usual hours of work are Monday to Friday between 8.00AM and 4:30PM.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

We are looking for a practical, motivated, well-organised and physically fit person with life experience. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a creative and positive approach. You will be supportive of colleagues, open to new ideas, and will have the ability to work under direction.

You will have a busy and varied day working across a range of settings and with a wide range of people, so a commitment to teamwork and a _can do_ attitude are essential. Previous experience within the health sector is preferred.
- Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations._

**Qualifications**

A requirement of this role is that you hold a NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand. You will also have current full driver - s licence and will have attained Year 11-NCEA Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths (or equivalent).

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our community. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

Ref: N23-316

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._



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