Auahi Kore

Wairau Community
Permanent 0.6 FTE (48
hours/fortnight)
We are passionate about delivering
high-quality and culturally appropriate services for our community.
- Accredited

stop smoking practitioner, or be willing to undergo training
- Background
in health, counselling, addictions or social services
- Team-oriented
personality with initiative, empathy and sound judgementNgā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei
mahi (About this position)
This is a permanent role (0.6 FTE)
, based at the Marlborough Health Hub, supporting the delivery of the Stop
Smoking Service district-wide. Working with the Te Whatu Ora (Nelson
Marlborough) Smokefree team, the successful applicant will provide guidance and
support for people wishing to quit smoking. The role will include delivery of
individual, as well as group-based support. Hauora Māori and health equity
are priorities for our service.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is
an appropriate applicant?)
You will be an accredited stop smoking practitioner, or be willing
to undergo the required training. You will have a background in health,
counselling, addictions, or social services as well as experience working with
complex clients. You will bring motivational interviewing skills and the
ability to communicate with a wide range of health professionals and
providers. You will demonstrate a commitment to equity and the ability to
create a safe, culturally appropriate environment for change. You will act
as a role model with respect to leading a healthy lifestyle, including being a
non-smoker.
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)
In this role you will be able to make a real difference to
people - s lives.
Our work can be challenging, but
we are up for it. We are a supportive and dynamic team - we value and
demonstrate integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. We provide a great
place to work with professional development opportunities, job security and
workplace wellness programmes.
Nelson
is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing
variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities
for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing,
golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do
I apply?)
For general enquiries please
03 539 5748.
For role specific information,
Apply
letter explaining your interest in this position.

**Ref**: N23-522

**Applications close**: Open
until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they
Te Whatu
Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We
believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce
He waka
eke noa. We are all in this together.