Work in GP practices as part of the Te Tumu Waiora collective
Must have level 4 qual + work Wed – Fri in Christchurch
Increased Kiwisaver + 2 wellbeing days
Work alongside tāngata whaiora to help improve their mental health and wellbeing and make positive lifestyle changes.
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi Te Tumu Waiora - te reo for ‘to head towards wellness’ - is a new model of primary mental health and addictions care and support which aims to provide all New Zealanders experiencing mental distress or addiction challenges with access to convenient, high quality, integrated and person-centred care and support. The model is being rolled out nationally over the next four years.
The model puts mental health and wellbeing at the heart of general practice with focused roles, Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches working as part of the general practice team. They also have access to a Support Worker who links the team and their patients to services throughout the community.
As a Health Coach you’ll be working as part of the Te Tumu Waiora collective in the primary health care, working in a general practice located in Riccarton. Based in the GP practice you’ll be supporting tangata whaiora who have experience of mild to moderate mental health distress and/or are having experience of mental health challenges relating to physical health issues.
Both primary health care practices have benefited from a health coach who has strong cultural understanding of the Chinese community and an ability to speak Mandarin. Ideally you will have some practical experience working in a mental health context and willing to learn how this translates into primary care along with physical wellbeing from a Te Whare Tapa Wha perspective.
The ideal candidate will be able to work in a complex health system with multiple stakeholders, forming professional working relationships easily.
You’ll be working 24 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday from 0800-1630, based in Christchurch.
About You | Mōu You’ll work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You’ll also
Minimum of level 4 or equivalent is a pre-requisite of the role.
Being multilingual in mandarin and english would be seen as a positive.
Knowledge of holistic health and behavioural change models are preferred but not required.
Experience in a primary health, physical health or mental health field is preferred.
The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Increased KiwiSaver contribution
Fifth week of annual leave
Paid wellbeing days (2 per year)
HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
