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Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation that has grown from the aspirations of Te Arawa to ensure Māori are healthy, live well and are able to access the services and support that they need.  It is a leading service provider utilising kaupapa Māori approaches for the well-being of all people.

The overarching objective of the Tipu Ora Group is “Tipu ora” – to grow wellbeing across the lifespan for people and whānau. Our kaupapa Māori approach strives for cultural and clinical excellence within all aspects of our operation and service delivery.  This senior role will be responsible for the management of social service delivery, the development of services to support meaningful outcomes for whanau, and the management of staffing across the social services within Manaaki Ora Trust – Tipu Ora.

Key responsibilities are:

• Organisational Leadership
• Operational Management
• Accountability for Contract Delivery
• Performance Management

Applications are invited from individuals who have demonstrated management experience in a kaupapa Māori social service delivery setting, who have strong clinical skills and a high level of professional integrity.

 Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application.

To complete your application please forward:

• Cover letter noting your preference for role
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copy of your most recent academic transcript

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Applications close 4pm, Friday 12 March 2021

Full-time 1.0 FTE

We are seeking a competent to proficient Registered Nurse (NCNZ recognised professional development recognition programme) for the above role. Previous experience working in mental health preferred but not a requirement.
We welcome applications if you:
• Are passionate about supporting hapū wāhine and healthy attachment with pēpi.
• Demonstrate collaboration with whānau and other key-stakeholders to maximise and facilitate positive health and social outcomes for whanau
• Value, support and promote the contribution of others within an integrated team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to practising within an evidence based nursing practice model
• Have or are working towards a postgraduate qualification
• Willingness and participation to attend study specific to perinatal mental health
• Have an ongoing commitment to the maintenance and progression of your PDRP level of practice.
• Have a growing competence in Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga

If you are keen and think that this would be a great opportunity for you to support hapu māma, pepi and whanau, then we would like to hear from you.

Contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application.

To complete your application please forward:
• Cover letter noting your preference for role
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your Annual Practising Certificate
• Certified copy of your most recent academic transcript

Submit applications to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Applications close 4pm, Friday 12 March 2021

We are looking for an experienced social worker role provide a comprehensive Family Start home visiting service that focuses on improving child health, whanau health, social and educational outcomes for children and whanau with higher needs. This role is based within a well-supported Kaupapa Maori organisation that values and promotes Māori Models of care.

This is great opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and insights to support the wellbeing of whanau across the Rotorua area by being part of this established and well-supported service.

You will bring the following attributes:
Qualified Social Worker, ideally with registration or working towards it.
• Demonstrated competencies in social work and ability to use a range of evidence based practices and assessment tools when working with children and their whānau
• Effective, appropriate written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the determinants of health inequities and its impact on pēpī/Tamariki and their whānau.
• Understanding of whānau, hapū, iwi and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for Maori health and wellbeing.

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application and/or any inquiries.

To complete your application please forward:
• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Applications close 4pm on Thursday 4 March 2021

REGISTERED NURSE
TIAKI WHĀNAU WELL CHILD TAMARIKI ORA SERVICE (ESP WCTO)
FULL TIME (1.0 FTE)

Registered Nurse role utilising advanced nursing expertise, to provide a comprehensive Well Child Tamariki Ora home visiting service that focuses on improving child health, whanau health, social and educational outcomes for children and whanau with higher needs.

Work in a well-supported Kaupapa Maori organisation who value and promote Māori Models of care, side by side with a multidisciplinary team of Clinical lead, experienced Social Workers and dedicated Kaitiaki to deliver the Well Child Tamariki Ora Enhanced Support Pilot.

We are looking to appoint two experienced Well Child Tamariki Ora nurses into our newly established Tiaki Whānau Team. Manaaki Ora – Tipu Ora are delivering this Ministry of Health funded pilot service – providing enhanced support for up to forty whanau with teenaged hapū māmā in the Rotorua area. This is great opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and insights to make your mark on the future of Well Child Tamariki Ora care. You will have the opportunity to continuously reflect on outcomes and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of this pilot service. This could be an opportunity for you to take an exciting new direction in your nursing career.

You will bring the following attributes:
Registered Nurse with Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty (Well Child Tamariki Ora) (or working towards)
• Demonstrated competencies in nursing and ability to use a range of evidence based practices and health assessment tools when working with children and their whānau
• Hold an Authorised Vaccinator Certification or be willing to obtain
• Effective, appropriate written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the determinants of health inequities and its impact on pēpī/Tamariki and their whānau.
• Understanding of whānau, hapū, iwi and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for Maori health.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga and the values of Whānaungatanga.

Please contact vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz for a job description and employment application and/or any inquiries.

To complete your application please forward:
• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae

Applications can be forward to: vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz or mailed to PO Box 807, Rotorua 3010

Applications close 4pm on Friday 2 March 2021

Drug Treatment Programme at Waikeria Prison

Full-time and part-time – Permanent Staff

Tēnā koe! Kei te mihi mai i Manaaki Ora, he roopu oranga kei te takere o Te Arawa waka.

Our very successful team at Waikeria are looking for additional qualified staff to facilitate our kaupapa Māori group and individual therapy programme. We support men to realize their potential.

If you are a qualified health professional (Alcohol & Drug Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology) with experience in kaupapa delivery then we want to hear from you.

What we can offer:
• A competitive salary
• Multiple training opportunities
• A great team environment

For a job description and application form please email vacancies@manaakiora.org.nz .

Applications close 4pm, Friday 12 March 2021