Recovery Facilitator

1 week ago

Tauranga, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop + EAP Support
- No Weekend or Shift Work
- Supportive Team Culture + Regular Supervision

**Who we are |** Ko wai mātou.**

Mental Health NZ is part of Explore Hapainga Ora division of Healthcare NZ.

Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders through supporting tangata whaiora in determining and realising their goals and aspirations. We deliver this vision through our commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi by ensuring equitable outcomes for Māori.

We do this by partnering directly with people, their whānau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing supports that build on people's existing strengths and resources.

**About the role |** He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga**

The role of the Recovery Facilitator (RF) is to support tangata whaiora to achieve their goals and aspirations by using a holistic, strengths-based approach through developing a collaborative and respectful relationship. A Recovery Facilitator will manage a caseload of people and work with whaiora to encourage improvement of their health, self and personal cares and foster independence so they can thrive.

Recovery Facilitators work with Te Whatu Ora clinical teams, primary care, government organisations, community housing and support services, drug and alcohol services and health providers, to offer person and whānau centric services. Recovery Facilitators work alongside whaiora to support and maintain all aspects of wellness.

This is a permanent part-time Recovery Facilitator position available based in either Tauranga or Whakatane.

**What you will bring |** Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**
- National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work (level 4) or equivalent (or willingness to undertake within first year of employment)
- Experience working with people with mental health and addictions issues.
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
- Attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to keep clear boundaries.
- Full NZ driver's license and clean Police check

**Why Us |** He aha ai mātou?**

At Mental Health NZ, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. To support you in this valuable role we offer a robust Orientation, External Supervision and Role specific training. If you would like a career with us and are looking for a role that is both rewarding and challenging and want to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.

Maori and Pasifika encouraged to apply; Lived/Living Experience encouraged to apply.

**Applications Close |** Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 18th June 2025** at 5pm

**Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit**
- Reference #
- 33777
- Posted on
- 19 May 2025
- Closes on
- 18 Jun 2025 17:00
- Location(s)
- Tauranga branch area, Whakatane branch area
- Expertise
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Job level(s)
- 0 - 1 year of experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time

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