Thinking about a Career with Raukawa

The Raukawa Charitable Trust is always looking to employee dedicated and qualified individuals to join our team to build a brighter future for our iwi members and the wider community.

Vacancy Listing

Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician (.8 FTE – 32 hours/week)

A part time opportunity has arisen within the Tiwai Hauora Clinical Service Team for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician to make a difference by working with individuals and their families/whānau and assisting them in reducing and resolving alcohol and drug related problems.

This role provides a community or outpatient based alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, and consultation/liaison service within a kaupapa Māori framework. This position is based in Tokoroa and will involve travel to our satellite offices in Putaruru, Matamata & Te Awamutu.

You will have excellent communication, assessment, treatment and referral skills, experience and expertise in working with people from diverse environments and a clear problem solving approach.

Our ideal applicant will possess:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accordance with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003; or Social work registration;
• A Drug and Alcohol Counselling Certificate at Level 7 or above.
• Current DAPAANZ registration or be willing to undertake achievement
• Be familiar with Maori models of health
• Registered Nurses must have a Scope of Practice which includes Mental Health*

This position is subject to safety checks including Police Vetting and all applicants must possess a full current driver’s licence.

The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been providing quality environmental, health and social development initiatives throughout the South Waikato since 1987. We are proud to deliver a wide range of innovative iwi-led initiatives in various sectors of health, social, treaty, cultural, and environmental development.

For more information about the role please phone Peter O’Brien 07 885 0260 for a confidential discussion.

To apply send your application including CV and cover letter to HR@Raukawa.org.nz

Well Child Tamariki Ora Kaiawhina (Case Worker) (Maternity Cover Position, Full Time)

We are looking for a kaiāwhina to assist the Tamariki Ora nurse in supporting families/whānau/caregivers in maximising their child’s developmental potential and health status to establishing a strong foundation for ongoing healthy development between the ages of 0-5 years. This is a 6 month Maternity Cover contract position.

Working from our Tokoroa branch office, this position is an exciting opportunity for a genuine, caring individual and who is passionate about of the wellbeing of our tamariki and whānau.

Our preferred applicant will:
• Be an experienced and qualified Community Health Worker, Social Worker, Plunket Karitane or Kaiāwhina.
• Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, Tamariki Ora or similar
• Skills and experience related to Tamariki wellbeing and healthy development
• Have an understanding of Te Reo me ona Tikanga o Raukawa
• Have a basic understanding of Te Reo Māori
• Experience working with Iwi/Māori organisations is desirable.

Applicants must hold a valid and full Class 1 drivers licence, provide a resume in chronological order and be prepared to undergo Police vetting.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description please contact Kelsi Motutere on 07 885 0260.

To apply, send your application including CV and cover letter to HR@Raukawa.org.nz