Needs Assessor

1 week ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
**About the Role**

Supportlinks is the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service which

provides access to support services in the Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral district for people with acute/short term needs, people who have long term health conditions, and older people/kaumātua with age related health conditions.

In this role, you will be part of the OPAL Community Services team, working across the MidCentral District, alongside a supportive transdisciplinary team consisting of geriatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social worker, Māori connectors, allied health assistants.

**About the Location**

**Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

**About you**
- an ability to work within a changing health environment
- a mana enhancing and restorative approach within your practice
- Experience and ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team, utilising individual and professional skills.
- knowledge and working relationships with iwi/Māori providers in the district
- knowledge of community resources and networks
- skills to use a laptop and learn new assessment software
- a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
- an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
- effective written, oral and interpersonal skills
- strong organisational and time management skills
- a full, current, driver's licence

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