Suicide Prevention Coordinator

2 weeks ago


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

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
- 0.5 FTE / permanent
- Richmond, Nelson or Blenheim Location

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

Suicide prevention across the region is being addressed by a large number of social agencies and community group. All looking to impact New Zealand - s poor statistics around suicide. The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership and coordinate these efforts to foster relationships, establish common approaches and standards. We have **two** permanent part-time roles available working 40 hours per fortnight.

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

You will be a qualified health professional with a background in health promotion, quality improvement or project management. In order to succeed in this role you will have the:

- Ability to work with partner agencies to review and strengthen prevention, intervention and postvention initiatives across the health sector. You will lead and update clear protocols and pathways that support a coordinated response across the partner agencies.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to maintain data bases, respond to changing demographics of those self harming and attempting suicide. The ability to review to meet program goals and objectives,
- Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues;
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the health and social services sectors and ability to lead or contribute to strategic policy development on suicide prevention and postvention actions.
- Experience working with people with mental illness and those at risk of suicidal behaviour.

**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)**

At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

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

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



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