We are looking for a Registered Health Professional to join our small, committed Community Living team supporting people to live safely, confidently, and independently in their own homes. If you enjoy meaningful community‐based work, value teamwork, and want to make a real difference in people's daily lives, this role offers an incredibly rewarding opportunity.
Te mahi angitu - The opportunity
Working under the ACC Maximise Independence contract, you'll play an important role in helping Kiritaki achieve their rehabilitation goals while remaining connected to their communities.
In this collaborative position, you'll work closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Coordinator/Registered Nurse to ensure each person has the support they need. Together, you will take part in the end‐to‐end process of building the right team around each client — from recruiting Support Workers who are a great match, to helping develop initial rosters that reflect ACC agreed hours and required levels of care. Your relationship‐building skills, clinical insight, and ability to coordinate moving parts will help create smooth, supportive experiences for clients and their whānau.
Ka whakahere mātau kī a koe – What we can offer you
* Competitive pay rate
* Ongoing professional development and in‐house training
* A friendly team focused work environment where your contribution will be valued
* Staff Discounts
* Easy access to free on‐road parking
Ko wai koe - About you
Mau - You will:
* Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust
* Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust:
o Manaakitaka We care
o Kauanuanutia We are respectful
o Kotahitaka We are inclusive
o Tika me te Pono We do it right
* Registered Health Professional, ideally a nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or social worker with a current APC
* Be an effective communicator - both written and verbal
* Experience working with clients in the community
* A minimum of three years' post qualification
* Experience working with spinal injury and acquired brain injury
* Knowledge of disability networks and ability to develop new networks and relationships
* Must be able to function under rapidly changing and demanding conditions
* Able to build relationships
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Demonstrable emotional intelligence
* Resilient, able to cope well under pressure
We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our kiritaki achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our kiritaki and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.
We:
* Welcome people with a disability
* Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance
* Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
* Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed
Don't miss this opportunity to work with a great team, great kiritaki and in a fun, working environment.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience, are honest, reliable, and professional, with a caring nature and a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you.
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