Pukenga Atawhai

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
  • Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
  • Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
  • Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable

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

Totara House is a specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, which works with young adults aged 18-30, who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.

The team is looking forward to welcoming a new Pukenga Atawhai.

We pride ourselves on working as a team in collaboration and partnership with consumers and family/whanau. We strive to work within our philosophy to develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with consumers, to enable them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Pukenga Atawhai also support other teams as needed and participate in an out-of-hours on call roster.

Our service's philosophy is whanaungatanga - acknowledging the centrality of whānau in our work and the lives of tangata whaiora.

As a Pukenga Atawhai you will:

  • Awhina and manaaki our tangata whaiora and whānau
  • Connect and engage with tangata whaiora to understand their cultural requirements through assessments (Te Arotakenga - cultural assessments)
  • Work alongside and guide our qualified health professionals to be culturally responsive
  • Tautoko (support) our kaimahi (staff) in understanding Tikanga Māori

About You

To be successful as a Pukenga Atawhai, your core strengths will include:

  • A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Māori) and ability to apply these values when connecting with others.
  • A natural ability to build and nurture relationships and work in a professional manner with others.
  • High level of organisational skills and ability to be flexible.
  • Reflective communication practices and a holistic view when caring for others.
  • A NZ driver's license is essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 9th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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