Consumer & Family, Lived Experience Leader, Mental Health & Addictions Service

Permanent Part Time role working 28 hours a week – based Whangarei

Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we’re driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consumer & Family, Lived Experience Leader to join the Mental Health & Addictions Services team. The role will support the effective, efficient and culturally safe delivery of lived experience practice to tāngata whaiora in Te Tai Tokerau.

This is a permanent, part time position working 28 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

About You

Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and computer skills. You will also have:

· Relevant experience with mental health and additions sector

· Experience working in a lived experience role

· Training or qualification relevant to the lived experience workforce

· Leadership experience with an understanding of engaging with communities and Whanau by working collaboratively

· Current Drivers Licence

Project management, group facilitation; whānau and community work experience desirable (but not essential).

If you are ready for your next challenge – apply today!

A career with Health New Zealand will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH24-200

Closes: 22 September 2024