Registered Health Professional - Clinical Practice Lead

About Us Equip | Mō mātou:

Equip is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. Our Vision is to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. We achieve this by supporting people to grow by providing high-quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

We are a values-led organisation that cares about the people we work with and for. We aim to do what we can to address people’s needs and provide the momentum for them to move forward in their lives by providing high quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. We promote work life balance and offer career and leadership development opportunities and support.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We are an organisation that lives by its values and has a supportive team culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Professional development: External and internal paid training, professional and leadership development programme and support towards professional registration and study placements.
• Health and Wellness: Free flu vaccine, team building days and extra leave days including birthday leave.
• Employment Assistance Programme: Regular internal and external supervision and peer lead support and supervision.
• Other: Laptop, phone (work purposes and for longevity of employment) and use of modern hybrid fleet vehicles for everyday work activities, free on-site parking and staff discount at local childcare (Windsor Park only).

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi:

We are looking for someone to provide leadership, direction and expertise to Equip in order to support the provision of quality, robust services that continuously exceed organisational objectives. The successful candidate will ensure clinical best practice in the development, provision and review of services and associated policies and procedures. They will also ensure that Equips services and support are the best they can be, reflecting latest evidence and thinking. This position is 32 - 40 hours per week with a level of flexibility which will be required to meet the needs of tangata whai ora.

You | Mōu:

• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Social Worker or DAPAANZ-registered
• Sound clinical judgment
• Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Have a passion for mentoring others
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• A clean full NZ drivers licence
• NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa
• Ability to build rapport and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds
• Have a sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to demonstrate bicultural concepts in practice, or willingness to learn
• If you speak Te Reo Maori it is bonus!
• An interest in Māori and Pasifika people’s customs and cultural norms

Apply now if you have a genuine passion for helping others and want to be part of a supportive and engaging team.