Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The remuneration range for this role is $59,035 - $83,030 and is covered by the collective agreement: PSA Allied MECA Allied, Public Health & Technical
Position Description | Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke Occupational Therapist
Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke is an inter-disciplinary health service which works in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) and Te Aka Whai Ora (Maori Authority) colleagues and partner organisations to enable older people to receive healthcare centred around their needs. The service is committed to maintaining the best possible health and greatest level of independence for older people, with avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions a key objective.
We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified applicant to join our evolving service. To be successful in this role you will have a commitment to listening to the voice of older people and their whanau, engaging in assessment that identifies their needs, and builds responsive intervention plans. Excellent relationship and networking skills are desirable to create integrated and collaborative client centred health plans.
You will work independently, as well as co-working and partnering with colleagues to facilitate coordination of health services and supports through excellent communication and organising skills.
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti has a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to recognising Te Ao Maori perspectives and practices. A desire to address inequity for Maori, with strong cultural competencies would be advantageous.
For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicola Barrington Service Manager Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke on 021 198 3346.

Moū - About you
Are you passionate about improving the health of Tairawhiti people in this community? Would you like to be part of a Healthy Ageing Service - Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke, committed to supporting older people to Get Well, Stay Well, and Live Well in supportive communities?
Are you a registered Occupational Therapist with at least three years' experience and a current annual practicing certificate?

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” - “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.
Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.
Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.
Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.
Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.
Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.
Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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