Mama and Pepi Kaimahi

part time permanent

covering Grey / Westland Districts

Poutini Waiora is the only Maori health and social service provider specialising in the provision of whanau ora services across Te Tai O Poutini.

Poutini Waiora is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified person to undertake the role of Mama and Pepi Kaimahi contributing to “at risk” women’s emotional health and wellbeing supporting positive outcomes for them and their babies.  The service provided is intensive with a particular focus on Maori women and other “at risk” high needs women and their whanau including pregnant teens and other pregnant women with multiple disadvantages. 

You will work in partnership with LMC’s, Midwifes, and Neo-natal and GP services.  Of note you will work closely alongside the Poutini Waiora Tamariki Ora RN to ensure a continuity of service to mama, pepi and whanau.   You will work collaboratively with other social service providers across Te Tai O Poutini. 

You need a strong knowledge of maternal mental health development for infants including attachment, alongside knowledge of health inequalities with a focus on reducing those through evidenced outcomes.

You will need either a relevant health or social work qualification for this role.  You need to be super organised with a proven track record of success.

This is a part time 22 hours role and applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Applications for this position including the application form, cover letter, current CV and evidence of a relevant qualification for the position close on 28 June 2018 and are to be emailed to enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz

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