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Kia Ora Ake – Kaiarahi (Clinical)
  
Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across the Tāmaki Makaurau region. We provide quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare and support to whānau
  
Te whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity
  
Are you passionate about empowering rangatahi and enhancing the wellbeing of tamariki and their whānau?
  
Kia Ora Ake is a new locally co-designed tamariki focused hinengaro wellbeing approach. It is part of the national Mana Ake programme - A school based holistic wellbeing approach providing support to primary and intermediate school aged tamariki, their whānau and schools.
  
We are looking for someone who is determined and experienced to be at the forefront of implementing the Kia Ora Ake approach. Your expertise will contribute to shaping positive outcomes for our Rangatahi and their whānau.
  
In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse network of stakeholders – including schools, kura māori, and various health and education agencies with creative solutions that address the mental health needs of our young people. You will utilize your analytical skills to access current practices and develop creative, practical strategies aimed to enhance the wellbeing of rangatahi and their whānau.
  
The ideal candidate will serve as a point of contact for clinical queries, be a registered health or social practitioner with relevant qualifications with the ability to connect and engage with rangatahi and whānau from all backgrounds and collaborate with non-clinical staff and various agencies to deliver comprehensive support for mental health and wellbeing.
  
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – Skills and Experience
  

• Be a registered health or social practitioner
• Proven experience working within mental health, education, or health care spaces
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and fostering strong relationships
• Passion for advocating the needs and rights of tamariki and their whānau
• Excellent clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide concise and accurate reports in a timely manner
• Readily adaptable to new challenges
• Strong understanding of Māori health and wellbeing perspectives
• Ability to facilitate workshops and training sessions for educators and staff on mental health and wellbeing strategies
• Ability to speak Te Reo Māori would be an advantage

We offer:

• Free GP consultations when you sign up with Turuki Health Care as your medical clinic
• Access to various internal workshops and ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to attend staff wānanga

  
If you have the experience, passion and vision to support the wellbeing of our rangatahi and whānau and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today!
  
Applications close 5pm Thursday 8th May 2025
  
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.

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