He kōrero mō te tūranga - The role

We are looking a motivated and passionate individual to join us in delivering an innovative community service, based in our Kenepuru office, which supports people to live well in their own home. Your recovery-focused goal will be to walking alongside Tāngata Whaiora and enhance their skills and experience and enable self-management of their health and wellbeing.

This role is to cover maternity leave and is a fixed-term position until June 2023

He kōrero mōu - About you

What's important is that you can:

• positively work with people who experience mental health problems
• encourage people to be independent (Do with, not do for!)
• be a good communicator and be able to respond to people from a range of cultural backgrounds
• be able to provide practical support and have flexibility
• use a variety of skills to engage people, in a wide range of situations, to achieve quality outcomes.

What you need:

• It's essential that you have a full New Zealand driver's licence
• Previous experience in sensory modulation work and mindfulness a bonus
• Strong computer skills, a 'can-do' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries

Ko tā mātou mahi - We offer

In addition to driving change in YOUR community, you'll be doing so in a national organisation with opportunities for you to grow and develop, with extensive in-house training and ten days paid study leave on offer.

Importantly, we advocate for your well-being! With three days of well-being leave on offer, access to free counselling, you can proactively manage your health and well-being.

AND finally, Emerge Aotearoa have partnered with numerous businesses that provide our Kaimahi with store discounts such as gym membership, car rentals and furniture, to mention a few.