Kia Puāwai
- Posted: 01 Jun 2023
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Community Services & Development
E ngā reo, e ngā mana, huri noa I te motu, tēnā koutou katoa.
He turanga tēnei e wātea ana ki roto o Kia Puāwai
Functional Family Therapist – Taranaki
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking a professional (i.e. social worker, counsellor, psychotherapist, nurse) who is enthusiastic about working as a whanau therapist with rangatahi aged 10-17 who have complex mental health, emotional and/or behavioural needs. We are looking for someone in the Taranaki area, who is comfortable travelling throughout this region. This is a temporary role for 12 months.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based approach where the practitioner provides weekly whanau/family therapy sessions in the families own homes (training will be provided). This role involves travel across the Manawatu and Whanganui area.
About You | Mōu
Bachelors/Master's degree in counselling, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or other related health field
A registered health professional under the HPCA Act, or Social Work registration
Can work flexible hours and has great time management
Would enjoy working from home
Values the importance of supervision
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders
Have a full and clean New Zealand driver's licence
Be willing to undergo Ministry of Social Development (MSD) check and police vetting
High level of resilience.
A passion for helping young people strengthen and build on their character by developing sustainable life skills.
Knowledge and understanding about the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua, and for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ability and willingness to work with tangata whenua in a way that upholds our organisational commitments and obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Outstanding training and supervision
24/7 support from senior leaders.
Career progression and professional development opportunities in both Western and indigenous knowledge bases.
Competitive remuneration (including a vehicle) to match the skills for this role
24/7 senior leadership support, practice support from a team of professionals with a wide range of experience
A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including noho marae.
Paid birthday leave
Employee Assistance Programme
About Kia Puāwai:
We are a specialised non-profit tangata Tiriti organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau young people who have complex behaviour and/or mental health needs. Our innovative approach combines evidence-based models of practice along with a focus on our Tikanga: core values of Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Aroha and Whanaungatanga.
Our innovative approach combines Western evidence-based models with maatauranga Maaori and Pasifika knowledge. We work in a trauma informed way that acknowledges the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua and indigenous peoples of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, including how and why members of these communities may require our services.
Our organisational tikanga: aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and wairuatanga help us to define what best practice is for working with tangata whenua in Aotearoa.
As a tangata Tiriti organisation, we are committed to upholding our obligations to He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to deliver equitable outcomes through the designing and delivery of effective and appropriate services for tangata whenua and Pasifika.
Our national office is in Tāmaki MakaurauAuckland, and we have over 250 staff and caregivers supporting young people and their families and whanauwhānau across Te TaitokerauNorthland, greater TāmakiAuckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, and the lower areas of Te Ika o Māui and Te Wai Pounamu.Lower North Island and Lower South Island. To find out more about Kia Puāwai, visit www.kiapuawai.org.nz
We are a regional team within a wider national organisation and are passionate about what we do. If you are looking for a challenge, want to work for an organisation that is making a difference in the lives of at-risk tamarikichildren and rangatahiyoung people - we want to talk with
It's an exciting time to join us and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact through your work- so apply now!
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Amy Beazer, Acting Practice Leader FFT on 029 772 0125.
Closing date | Rā Katinga 8 June 2023. Please note that we review applications as we receive these and we can remove the advert before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate. Please note the official title of the role is Therapist – FFT
Position Description: please request a position description from [email protected]
Ngā mihi nui. Kia manuia, vinaka vakalevu, Kia monuina, Faka’apa’apa atu, Ia manuia, Fakafetai, Fakafetai lasi, Fḁiåkse’ea, Ko bati n rab’a
Menā e ngākaunui ana koe ki tēnei mahi, whakapā mai mō
ngētehi atu kōrero ki raro nei.
We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working
He turanga tēnei e wātea ana ki roto o Kia Puāwai
Functional Family Therapist – Taranaki
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking a professional (i.e. social worker, counsellor, psychotherapist, nurse) who is enthusiastic about working as a whanau therapist with rangatahi aged 10-17 who have complex mental health, emotional and/or behavioural needs. We are looking for someone in the Taranaki area, who is comfortable travelling throughout this region. This is a temporary role for 12 months.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based approach where the practitioner provides weekly whanau/family therapy sessions in the families own homes (training will be provided). This role involves travel across the Manawatu and Whanganui area.
About You | Mōu
Bachelors/Master's degree in counselling, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, or other related health field
A registered health professional under the HPCA Act, or Social Work registration
Can work flexible hours and has great time management
Would enjoy working from home
Values the importance of supervision
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders
Have a full and clean New Zealand driver's licence
Be willing to undergo Ministry of Social Development (MSD) check and police vetting
High level of resilience.
A passion for helping young people strengthen and build on their character by developing sustainable life skills.
Knowledge and understanding about the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua, and for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ability and willingness to work with tangata whenua in a way that upholds our organisational commitments and obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Outstanding training and supervision
24/7 support from senior leaders.
Career progression and professional development opportunities in both Western and indigenous knowledge bases.
Competitive remuneration (including a vehicle) to match the skills for this role
24/7 senior leadership support, practice support from a team of professionals with a wide range of experience
A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including noho marae.
Paid birthday leave
Employee Assistance Programme
About Kia Puāwai:
We are a specialised non-profit tangata Tiriti organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau young people who have complex behaviour and/or mental health needs. Our innovative approach combines evidence-based models of practice along with a focus on our Tikanga: core values of Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Aroha and Whanaungatanga.
Our innovative approach combines Western evidence-based models with maatauranga Maaori and Pasifika knowledge. We work in a trauma informed way that acknowledges the impacts of colonisation for tangata whenua and indigenous peoples of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, including how and why members of these communities may require our services.
Our organisational tikanga: aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and wairuatanga help us to define what best practice is for working with tangata whenua in Aotearoa.
As a tangata Tiriti organisation, we are committed to upholding our obligations to He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to deliver equitable outcomes through the designing and delivery of effective and appropriate services for tangata whenua and Pasifika.
Our national office is in Tāmaki MakaurauAuckland, and we have over 250 staff and caregivers supporting young people and their families and whanauwhānau across Te TaitokerauNorthland, greater TāmakiAuckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, and the lower areas of Te Ika o Māui and Te Wai Pounamu.Lower North Island and Lower South Island. To find out more about Kia Puāwai, visit www.kiapuawai.org.nz
We are a regional team within a wider national organisation and are passionate about what we do. If you are looking for a challenge, want to work for an organisation that is making a difference in the lives of at-risk tamarikichildren and rangatahiyoung people - we want to talk with
It's an exciting time to join us and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact through your work- so apply now!
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Amy Beazer, Acting Practice Leader FFT on 029 772 0125.
Closing date | Rā Katinga 8 June 2023. Please note that we review applications as we receive these and we can remove the advert before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate. Please note the official title of the role is Therapist – FFT
Position Description: please request a position description from [email protected]
Ngā mihi nui. Kia manuia, vinaka vakalevu, Kia monuina, Faka’apa’apa atu, Ia manuia, Fakafetai, Fakafetai lasi, Fḁiåkse’ea, Ko bati n rab’a
Menā e ngākaunui ana koe ki tēnei mahi, whakapā mai mō
ngētehi atu kōrero ki raro nei.
We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working