Primary Health Specialist, Whanau-Centred Care Initiative

6 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Waitemata District Health Board Full time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for full or part-time clinicians as part of the Waiariki Mana Ake Programme in Taupo and Turangi.

The role presents a phenomenal opportunity to make a positive difference. This role will be responsible for delivering early intervention health and wellbeing guidance, support, and service within Primary and Intermediate Schools and Kaupapa Maori Kura.

The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence-informed individual, group, and whole-class wellbeing programmes/interventions for tamariki.
  • Provide broader wellbeing cluster support to kura and schools.
  • Form part of a culturally responsive workforce focused on building whakawhanaungatanga and relationships.

About You

You should have a commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions.

This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role.

You will be an experienced health professional with current registration in Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or related field.

Well-experienced in working with community, tamariki, and whanau.

Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment.

About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.

The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

What We Offer

  • A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
  • Competitive salary range ($75,773-$106,739) pro-rated to hours worked.
  • Free staff parking.
  • Fee flu vaccination.
  • Discounts with local businesses.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.


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