Local Service Coordinator - The Porirua Community Mental Health Team

Location: Level 8 BNZ Tower, Porirua

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1FTE)

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 Local Service Coordinator ensures that people accessing specialist adult mental health and addiction services in the locality are appropriately allocated to the right function at the right time based on their need.

The Local Service Coordinator work alongside the Local Service Lead and the Principal Clinician to ensure the smooth flow of tāngata whaiora through the service, which is consistent with the vision of an integrated approach to service delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Porirua Community Mental Health Team is a supportive, high-functioning team that values teamwork, clinical excellence. We work collaboratively to provide high-quality care while supporting one another in our day-to-day practice.

We have a positive team culture, and we enjoy shared lunches, plenty of good laughs, and taking the time to connect with each other. We value a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and part of a team.

About you .

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a registered mental health and addiction professional  
• Registered mental health professional with current annual practicing certificate.
• Current full NZ driver’s licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet resources and e-mail.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.
• Is interpersonally effective and emotionally intelligent.
• Provides an emotionally containing presence for staff.
• Fosters a nurturing environment within the locality.
• Is a good and fair negotiator.  

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.

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.

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