Wellbeing Practitioner

Full Time Application Closes 02 Dec

• Auckland - South Auckland Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor Do you want to support our tamariki to be better, stronger and have hinengaro wellbeing into the future?

Are you interested in working with schools to deliver wellbeing approaches to support tamariki and whanau?

Are you passionate about delivering services that promote ooritetanga me taurite (health equality and equity)?

Do you want to be involved in an exciting new service?

Then we have your ideal role!

Kia Ora Ake is a new locally co-designed tamariki hinengaro wellbeing approach for Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau and is part of the national Mana Ake programme.

Mana Ake is a school based holistic wellbeing approach providing support to primary and intermediate school aged tamariki, their whanau and schools.

You will develop relationships with new and existing schools to deliver the Kia Ora Ake approach to support tamariki and whanau wellbeing.

Your collaborative approach will enable you to work effectively with schools, kura Maaori, workforce development agencies and Ministry of Education staff.

You will be involved in delivering whole of school programmes, and group or classroom level programmes.

You will have clinical experience in delivering individual work with tamariki and their whanau to reach their hinengaro goals, as well as exceptional leadership skills in supporting a team.

You will be part of an exciting team in Odyssey based in Manukau, South Auckland.

This team will work regionally in Counties Manukau alongside the wider Kia Ora Ake Provider's network to support tamariki and whanau.

Our ideal candidate will have : At least 2 years' relevant experience, including clinical experience working with people who have experienced mental health and addiction issues A relevant qualification (level 7) e.g. Bachelors in AOD, health sciences, social work Fully registered under the HPCA Act

We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whanau.

Closing date : Tuesday, 2 December

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We particularly encourage applications from Maori and Pacific peoples.