Pukenga Atawhai

4 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Permanent 0.7 FTE [24 hours per week] position available;**:

- ** Work within a passionate multi-disciplinary team;**:

- ** Mandatory participation in the After Hours Pukenga Atawhai On Call roster;**:

- ** This is a Specific Cultural Role, therefore the applicants for this position, must have whakapapa to Iwi.**

**Mō te tūnga **|** About the Role**

The Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) located at Hillmorton Hospital provides specialised clinical work with consumers experiencing co-existing alcohol and/or drug dependence and moderate to severe mental health needs along with consumers who require Opiate Substitute Treatment.

We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

**Ko wai koe | About You**

As a Pukenga Atawhai you will:

- Awhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānau;
- Connect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments);
- Work alongside and guide our qualified professionals to be culturally responsive;
- Tautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga Māori.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako **|** Skills and Experience**

To be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:

- A natural ability to build and nurture relationships.
- Reflective communication practices and a holistic view when caring for others.
- A full NZ driver - s license is essential.

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

**Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]**

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you.

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.


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