Ngati Hine Health TrustPsychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of whanau, then this may be the job for you!!ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Director of Operational Service Delivery and working in partnership with the leadership team, the successful candidate will champion a Kaupapa Maori Model of Care and lead the delivery of safe, efficient and comprehensive contemporary high quality, person/whanau centered clinical services within both residential and community settings. As an accomplished front line leader, you will grow and develop your high-performing team while contributing to strategic and service planning processes in alignment with the directorate plan and broader health reforms.The successful candidate will also have:Relevant clinical qualifications in mental health addictions to master's level and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience within Mental Health Addictions services at a senior management level.Knowledge and experience of integrated care approaches within mental health and addictions.A track record in leading and managing positive change.Understanding of and experience in addressing equity issues across the sector including, but not limited to Maori Health.The service is delivered within a positive whanau ora framework and based within a well-established Maori Kaupapa service. Most importantly, however, the practitioner will be highly mobile and flexible to enable the service to be integrated into community settings throughout the Ngati Hine rohe, where whanau congregate and can feel comfortable.It goes without saying that you will already have a strong knowledge of mental health and addictions; experience in primary mental health screening and triage; delivery of evidence-informed therapy, treatment services and therapeutic interventions; You will have some experience with group work, and providing mental health talk therapies (at a minimum). You will also have a proven ability to connect positively with whanau and support them using a positive, strengths-based approach.You need to be a self-starter who is goal orientated and committed to the health and well-being of whanau. It is essential that you have strong communication and administrative skills, proven success in developing and maintaining strong client and inter-agency relationships, can work well on an individual and team basis, and most importantly, have a passion for our whanau.You will also:Hold a clean full New Zealand driver's license and can drive a manual vehicleKnowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o WaitangiIf this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!!OUR STORY, OUR SERVICESNgati Hine Health Trust (The Trust) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. From humble beginnings, the Trust has grown to become an exponential leader in oranga (well-being) services within the Northland community. The Trust delivers across multiple sectors including health, disability support, mental health & addictions, primary care, justice, corrections, housing, education, social services, reo irirangi Maori and Whanau Ora. We have locations in Kawakawa (Head Office), Whangarei (Business Support) and satellite offices in Kaikohe, Pakaraka, Moerewa and Kaeo. The size and complexity of the Trust can be measured with, circa 30 June 2022: $40M revenue, 400+ kaimahi and over 100 funding contracts and/or agreements.To find out more, visit the website: www.nhht.co.nzTE PAE TAWHITI: OUR PURPOSEKo Ngati Hine e ngunguru nei: Our vision statement gives Ngati Hine Health Trust the ability to advocate for whanau, hapu and hapori, while being accountable to those we serve.Me u ki te Tu o Ngati Hine, ko te oranga te take: We will hold-fast to the values and tikanga that underpin Ngati Hine as we endeavour to uplift the wellbeing of our whanau, hapu and hapori.Whanaungatanga: Kinship and relationshipsKotahitanga: Unity of purposeThe Trust is proud to be a Kaupapa Maori Organisation committed to not just reflecting Maori values, but Ngati Hine tikanga and kawa (Te Tu o Ngati Hine). The Trust is committed to understanding and reflecting in the way we operate the principles found within two key documents of Aotearoa, New Zealand: He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene, 1835, the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 1840.Applications for this position close 15 April 2024 at 15:00pmImportant: To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, reside or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand, and therefore, hold a valid visa.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Portfolio Lead?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
