Behavioural Support Consultant

4 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Healthcarenz Limited Full time

About the Role

The key purpose of this role is to deliver quality services based on a positive behaviour support framework which is consistent with our contract obligations with Whaikaha and other providers as required.

This role will be based in Northland/ Te Tai Tokerau. Our office is based in Whangarei, and we will consider remote working arrangements if located further north.

Your Responsibilities

You will work closely with colleagues and external agencies to ensure that the needs of our clients are met through high-quality clinical practice.

You will have experience in the field of disability and/or behaviour support and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). You will also have registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in the field of disability and/or behaviour support
  • A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
  • Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
  • Minimum 3 years experience
  • An understanding of and commitment to: The Code of Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, The Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural practice
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport; proactive and responsive to client needs and colleagues/team needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including competence in professional report writing
  • A current full New Zealand driver's licence
  • Proven ability to work in teams and in a 'transdisciplinary' manner
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based behavioural approaches
  • An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
  • An understanding of communication and the relationship with behaviour
  • Experience of functional assessment and implementation of a behaviour plan
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and client management systems
  • Ability to travel and flexibility to stay overnight to meet the demands of the role
  • Ability to work autonomously while consistently providing high-quality and timely clinical services


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