Registered Clinical Practitioners
Job Description
About Kōrure Whānau
Kōrure Whānau is the frontline integrated-services team of Te Whānau o Waipareira. We work alongside whānau across social, health, education and justice services, helping whānau pursue their self-determined aspirations and wellbeing. Our mahi is guided by Te Kauhau Ora o Waipareira, Whānau Ora and a commitment to mana-enhancing practice.
About the opportunity
Kōrure Whānau is seeking registered practitioners for 3 clinical opportunities: Specialist Support Coordinator and 2 x Te Aka Kawa Clinical Practitioner.
These roles provide health or mental wellbeing assessment, clinical support, navigation and coordination for whānau. You will work within your professional scope, identify and respond to risk, strengthen health literacy and connect whānau with culturally responsive services.
Depending on the role, we welcome applications from registered nurses and suitably registered practitioners in psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, mental health, addiction or related disciplines.
What you will do
- Complete holistic assessments, screening and clinical observations within scope
- Identify clinical, mental wellbeing and safeguarding risks and respond appropriately
- Provide clear information that supports informed whānau decision-making
- Coordinate access to primary, secondary, specialist, allied and kaupapa Māori services
- Contribute clinical expertise to whānau plans, case reviews and multidisciplinary hui
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional records
- Develop trusted referral relationships with health and community providers
- Apply kaupapa Māori, Whānau Ora and Te Kauhau Ora principles in clinical practice
- What you will bring
- Current professional registration and Annual Practising Certificate relevant to the position
- Clinical experience in community health, mental health, addiction or whānau services
- Demonstrated clinical judgement, risk assessment and health-system navigation
- Experience working with Māori whānau using culturally safe practice
- Strong documentation, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Understanding of informed consent, privacy, safeguarding and professional boundaries
- A full New Zealand driver licence
- Ability to complete professional-standing and required pre-employment checks
- Our cultural expectations
You will work in a way that respects whakapapa, identity, tikanga Māori and whānau tino rangatiratanga. You will be expected to build trusted relationships, uphold the mana of whānau and contribute to cultural development through activities such as karakia, waiata and hui where appropriate. Te reo Māori capability is valued, along with a genuine commitment to continued learning.
How to apply
Please identify the clinical position that interests you and include your registration, practising certificate and relevant scope of practice.
Please submit your CV and complete the application questions. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted about the next stage of the selection process.
Employment will be subject to confirmation of work rights and all checks required for the position.
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