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Vulnerable Child Advocate

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

About the Job

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This is a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of children and young people.

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As a Youth Wellbeing Therapist, you will work closely with tamariki and their whānau to provide evidence-based interventions and support.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Providing assessments of children with complex care and protection histories">
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Requirements

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A full clean current driver's license and full registration with New Zealand's Psychologist Board are essential.

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Experience working with children in a care and protection environment, providing assessment and therapy with tamariki and their whānau/caregivers, is highly desirable.

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Benefits

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This role offers opportunities for further professional and cultural development support.

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Applicants must be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board to be considered.

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How to Apply

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All applications must be made online through our careers website. You will find this by following the 'apply now' link and completing all the relevant sections.

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Please ensure you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.