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Kai Manaaki/ Cultural Support Worker For Forensic Inpatients Units
Kai Manaaki/ Cultural Support Worker For Forensic Inpatients UnitsNew Zealand Government • PORIRUA, New Zealand
Kai Manaaki / Cultural Support Worker For Forensic Inpatients Units

Kai Manaaki / Cultural Support Worker For Forensic Inpatients Units

New Zealand Government • PORIRUA, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Location :
  • Ratonga Rua oPorirua Campus, Porirua
  • Contract
  • : Permanent,Full Time (1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.

  • About the Role
  • Aboutthe Team / Service / Location
  • Te Korowai Whariki (TKW) is an operational groupof regional and national services that has staff based in various locations inthe Central Region, from Gisborne to Wanganui through to Wellington.

    • Te Korowai Whariki services are bothinpatient and community based.

    Te Korowai Whariki consists primarily of twoarms - Central Regional Services and the Intellectual Disability (ID) ServicesThe Central Regional Forensic MentalHealth Inpatient Service is based at the Ratonga-Rua-O-Porirua campus.

    Withinthis service, Purehurehu is a dedicated space that provides support for tane(men) who may need intensive mental health care, close observation, and a safe,secure environment as part of their healing journey.Purehurehu is here to offer a spacewhere people can feel safe while receiving the care and support they need.

    Manyof those who stay with us have been referred through the justice system, eitherby the courts for mental health assessment and / or treatment, or from prisonwhen mental health support is needed.Our aim is to work in partnership withtangata whaiora supporting them through their mental health challenges whilerecognising their strengths, experiences, and goals for the future.

  • About you
  • Sound Knowledge of Tikanga Maori and how to apply it in practise.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills adding to a positive team environment.
  • Experience in working in mental health settings.
  • At least have or are working towards NZQA Level 4 or higher certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Workingat Health New Zealand
  • HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.

    • We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

    Ourpeople are at the heart of everything we do.

    Health New Zealand are committedto being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunityobligations.

    We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people,including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, anddisability.

    A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community.

    We are pro-equity healthorganisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and theDisability Community.

  • Howto Apply
  • Toapply please click '
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    • All applications must be submittedthrough our online careers' portal If youhave any questions about the role, please contact

  • We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.
  • | Location : | Kenepuru Hospital / Porirua |

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