About the role:

Ngāti Porou Oranga are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse / Mataora to join our team on the beautiful Gisborne & East Coast.

This is a Full time Fixed-Term role providing early intervention psychosocial wellbeing support for tamariki across education settings (ECE, Kōhanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kura ā Iwi, Area Schools and mainstream schools), working in partnership with whānau and community providers to strengthen mental wellbeing and resilience.

This role provides culturally grounded, evidence-informed early intervention psychosocial support to tamariki across Tairāwhiti education settings.

Strengthening tamariki wellbeing through individual, group and whole-of-class interventions, working in partnership with whānau, schools and community providers.

This position integrates Mātauranga Māori approaches, including Mahi a Atua principles, and operates within a collaborative care model alongside ICAMHS and other health and education partners to ensure safe, seamless and whānau-centered pathways of care.

If you are looking for meaningful nursing work, strong community connection, and the opportunity to practise holistic health care, we would love to hear from you.

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Essential Qualifications 

·       Registered Health Professional (e.g. Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Counsellor or equivalent).

·       Current Annual Practising Certificate.

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in health, social services or psychology.

Physical Requirement

·       Able to kneel, to get 1 knee up on bed

·       Able to squat

·       Able to raise arms above head, reach out in front

·       Able to walk up two flights of stairs without stopping

·       Able to do a minimum of 3 half press up (i.e. on knees)

Desirable

·       Ability to embrace new learnings and share current & existing pukenga (skills, expertise)

·       Post graduate qualification in relevant field.

·       Mataora Graduate of Te Kurahuna.

·       Te Reo Māori proficiency.

Skills/Knowledge / Experience

Essential

·       Minimum 3 years’ experience in child/youth mental health or community wellbeing.

·       Proven work history in health, educator, or social services field of at least 3-years is essential.

·       Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori health equity.

·       Demonstrated ability to apply Te Ao Māori paradigms in practice.

·       Experience working with Tamariki and whānau in community settings.

·       Ability to work independently across rural environments.

·       Full NZ Driver Licence.

·       Competent IT skills. Proficient computing skills.

·       Commitment to a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

·       A proven professional competence in either of the above industries

·       Strong professional community networks

·       Strong Ngati Porou connections within whanau and hapu

·       Experienced in Tikanga and Kawa when visiting whanau homes

·       Experience in development of new systems

·       Has ability to analyse and present findings of work studies

·       Excellent Oral and written communication skills

·       A team player with self-motivation and initiative

·       High level of organisational skills

·       Able to establish a good rapport with people

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What we offer:

·       A supportive workplace grounded in tikanga Māori.

·       Opportunities for professional development and supervision.

·       Opportunities to innovate and contribute to whānau ora outcomes.

·       NIB Health Insurance

·       EAP and wellbeing support services

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 How to Apply: 

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.   

COVID-19Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi asper our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

60Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trial periods, further information is available upon request. 

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