Creative Arts Programme Facilitator

3 months ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Where you’ll be working**:All mental health in-patient wards - Waikato Hospital

**The details**:Permanent Full time - 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday

In our mental health services, we believe in the transformative power of the arts to promote holistic well-being. We are seeking a creative, passionate and versatile facilitator who has experience working with a variety of artistic mediums to join our teams.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

In this role, you will create and implement innovative arts-based programs that foster mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness.

The facilitator will work across all areas of The Henry Rongomau Bennett centre, including forensic wards and our older persons ward which is located in the OPR building.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Plan, develop and deliver creative art activities as part of an arts programme.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate therapeutic elements into the programme.
- To work in a trauma-informed way to foster self-discovery and healing through creative expression.
- Utilise art as a tool to encourage community building and positive identity development for participants.
- Foster relationships with local artists, organizations, and community members to enhance program offerings.
- To engage in art projects across the service that enhance the in-patient environments and promote tāngata whaiora
- Maintain records of participant progress and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to measure the impact and drive program improvement.
- Create an inclusive, safe environment that respects and celebrates diversity.

**Click here** to view the position description.**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_

**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**

Mental Health and Addictions Services at Waikato delivers a full range of specialty services across the district. We are committed to making a difference with tāngata whai ora and their whānau through working in partnership to create kotahitanga.

**Mōu | About you**

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

- Experience in facilitating arts or recreation based projects in a mental healthcare setting.
- Experience working with a variety of artistic mediums including indigenous art.
- A demonstrated passion for making a difference to the lives of our tangata whaiora and whanau.
- Creativity, versatility, motivation and drive.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

**Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato**

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

**Why work for us?**
- We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Closing date: 17 October 2024**

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