Intake and Referral Coordinator for MHAIDS

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora

Location: Porirua but expected to work across the district.

Contract: Permanent, Full time (1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Intake and Referral Coordinator is a senior role ensuring there are clear access pathways into Mental Health services. The coordinator will also be responsible for providing advice, support, training and leadership to clinical staff within MHAIDS to ensure referrals intake and triaging is consistent across teams and meets the needs of clients who use this service and other services who refer into MHAIDS. The role also liaises with GPs and other health providers as necessary. The salary range for this role is $114,025 - $125,145 depending on experience.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The position is within MHAIDS Operations Centre which sits across the MHAIDS services. This role reports to the Operations Centre Operational Manager.  This role is based in Porirua but also works across the three districts that make up MHAIDS. 

About you 

• Have experience and advanced clinical triaging skills for Mental Health.
• Strategic thinker and someone who can see the bigger picture across the service.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills, can communicate well and foster a nurturing environment. 
• Have great time management skills. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora