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Medical Reception – City
- FonoCare customer Service
- Full time opportunity
- Auckland CBD
- Join the leader in wellbeing
About the role
We are looking for a customer service focused receptionist to be a FonoCare Service Agent at our central city medical practice.
Become a member of our enthusiastic FonoCare team. Training will be given in Medtech Evolution (the Patient Management System). Most importantly we want someone who will reflect the professionalism of the organisation and have exceptional customer service expertise, sound technical skills, ability to adapt to fast moving technological change combined with caring personal attributes and initiative.
The position is 40 hours a week, currently between 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri. Expansion may mean the range of hours may be between 7.30 am – 7pm including Saturday clinics in future. Note: you will not be required to work more than 40 hours per week.
Easily accessible by public transport the practice combines primary health medical services with a dental practice and support services.
About you
What you will need for this position is:
- Enthusiasm for working in a health environment
- Proven customer service expertise
- I.T. system competency and adaptability
- To demonstrate initiative when confronted with unexpected challenges
- Be a hard-working and supportive team member
- Possess excellent oral and face-to-face communication skills
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For an application form, job description or further details text FCRC FCRM to 02102448929 with your email address with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – scout@aidmax.co.nz putting FCRC in the subject line.
Medical Reception – rover
- FonoCare customer service
- Full time opportunity
- Roving – across our practices
- Join the leader in wellbeing
About the role
This is a superb career development opportunity as a FonoCare Service Agent working in our medical reception areas and Fale Talanoa. Be our roving FonoCare Service Agent. Working across our four practice locations and our Fale Talanoa (Contact Centre). Working at the heart of our integrated model of care – FonoCare. If you are a real go-getter who thrives on variety this is the position for you.
Training will be given in Medtech Evolution (the Patient Management System). Most importantly we want people who will reflect the professionalism of the organisation and have exceptional customer service expertise, sound technical skills, ability to adapt to fast moving technological change combined with caring personal attributes and initiative
The position is 40 hours a week, currently between 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri. Expansion may mean the range of hours may be between 7.30 am – 7pm including Saturday clinics in future. Note: you will not be required to work more than 40 hours per week. Our Practices where you could be working are Auckland CBD, Blockhouse Bay Rd, Henderson and Manurewa.
There will be a transport allowance to cover assignments beyond the base practice selected for you (probably based on proximity to your home)
About you
What you will need for this position is:
- Loves variety and meeting people
- Enthusiasm for working in a health environment
- Proven customer service expertise
- I.T. system competency and adaptability
- To demonstrate initiative when confronted with unexpected challenges
- Be a hard-working and supportive team member
- Possess excellent oral and face-to-face communication skills
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For an application form, job description or further details text FCAL to 02102448929 with your email address with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – scout@aidmax.co.nz putting FCAL in the subject line.
Social Worker – Pacific Peoples
- Kahu Taurima – Well Child development
- Mothers, babies and whanau
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
- Advance your career in a well-supported role
About the roles
We looking for someone really wanting to make a difference as a social worker in our new Kahu Taurima programme. Complementing The Fono’s growing set of child-focused services, the organisation has been awarded a Waitemata region Kahu Taurima: Maternity and Early Years work programme. This is a priority programme of work within Te Pae Tata – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and is similar to “Well Child” however The Fono will incorporate the distinctive Pacific characteristics that it delivers so well.
Kahu Taurima is a multifaceted programme featuring specific additional services as well as using a wide range of existing elements of the FonoCare – Integrated Model of Care. “Our approach is so well suited to delivering what is needed in maternity and early years (pre-conception to 2000 days of age)” says Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono Group. “Through easy access to quality healthcare right through we will ensure that each Pacific mother and child has a personalised wellbeing plan founded on cultural capital to provide a sense of identity, connection and empowerment”.
The Fono programme will employ the following additional staff specifically on the programme (in addition to current resources):
- General Practitioner
- Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer
- Registered Nurse
- Health Care Assistant.
- Registered Social Worker
About you
What you will need for this social worker position is:
- Have a sound understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and protocols
- A social services tertiary qualification
- Current Social Worker Registration Board accreditation
- Evidence of recent effective, competent practice
- Full NZ drivers licence
- Keen to be part of making a difference for Pacific people
There are also other Kahu Taurima roles available – so check these out too.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text KTSW to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting KTSW in the subject line.
GP– Pacific Peoples
- Kahu Taurima – Well Child development
- Mothers, babies and whanau
- Integrated model of care
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
About the roles
We are looking for someone really wanting to make a difference as a Health Care Assistant in our new Kahu Taurima programme. Complementing The Fono’s growing set of child-focused services, the organisation has been awarded a Waitemata region Kahu Taurima: Maternity and Early Years work programme. This is a priority programme of work within Te Pae Tata – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and is similar to “Well Child” however The Fono will incorporate the distinctive Pacific characteristics that it delivers so well.
Kahu Taurima is a multifaceted programme featuring specific additional services as well as using a wide range of existing elements of the FonoCare – Integrated Model of Care. “Our approach is so well suited to delivering what is needed in maternity and early years (pre-conception to 2000 days of age)” says Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono Group. “Through easy access to quality healthcare right through we will ensure that each Pacific mother and child has a personalised wellbeing plan founded on cultural capital to provide a sense of identity, connection and empowerment”.
The Fono programme will employ the following additional staff specifically on the programme (in addition to current resources):
- Registered Nurse
- General Practitioner
- Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer
- Health Care Assistant.
- Registered Social Worker
About you
What you will need for this GP position is:
- Interest in and experience with maternal and first 2000 days child care
- Have NZMC Registration as GP
- Have a sound understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and protocols
- Experience working within a practice
- Full NZ drivers’ licence
- Keen to be part of making a difference for Pacific people
There are also other Kahu Taurima roles available – so check these out too.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text KTGP to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting KTGP in the subject line.
Health Care Assistant – Pacific Peoples
- Kahu Taurima – Well Child development
- Mothers, babies and whanau
- Advance your career in a well-supported role
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
About the roles
We are looking for someone really wanting to make a difference as a Health Care Assistant in our new Kahu Taurima programme. Complementing The Fono’s growing set of child-focused services, the organisation has been awarded a Waitemata region Kahu Taurima: Maternity and Early Years work programme. This is a priority programme of work within Te Pae Tata – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and is similar to “Well Child” however The Fono will incorporate the distinctive Pacific characteristics that it delivers so well.
Kahu Taurima is a multifaceted programme featuring specific additional services as well as using a wide range of existing elements of the FonoCare – Integrated Model of Care. “Our approach is so well suited to delivering what is needed in maternity and early years (pre-conception to 2000 days of age)” says Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono Group. “Through easy access to quality healthcare right through we will ensure that each Pacific mother and child has a personalised wellbeing plan founded on cultural capital to provide a sense of identity, connection and empowerment”.
The Fono programme will employ the following additional staff specifically on the programme (in addition to current resources):
- Registered Nurse
- General Practitioner
- Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer
- Health Care Assistant.
- Registered Social Worker
About you
What you will need for this Health Care Assistant position is:
- Have a sound understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and protocols
- Have a NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or suitable alternative experience)
- Evidence of recent effective, competent practice
- Experience working within a community health and education role
- Full NZ drivers’ licence
- Keen to be part of making a difference for Pacific people
There are also other Kahu Taurima roles available – so check these out too.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text KTHC to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting KTHC in the subject line.
RN – Pacific Peoples
- Kahu Taurima – Well Child development
- Mothers, babies and whanau
- Advance your career in a well-supported role
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
About the roles
We are looking for someone really wanting to make a difference as a registered nurse in our new Kahu Taurima programme. Complementing The Fono’s growing set of child-focused services, the organisation has been awarded a Waitemata region Kahu Taurima: Maternity and Early Years work programme. This is a priority programme of work within Te Pae Tata – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and is similar to “Well Child” however The Fono will incorporate the distinctive Pacific characteristics that it delivers so well.
Kahu Taurima is a multifaceted programme featuring specific additional services as well as using a wide range of existing elements of the FonoCare – Integrated Model of Care. “Our approach is so well suited to delivering what is needed in maternity and early years (pre-conception to 2000 days of age)” says Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono Group. “Through easy access to quality healthcare right through we will ensure that each Pacific mother and child has a personalised wellbeing plan founded on cultural capital to provide a sense of identity, connection and empowerment”.
The Fono programme will employ the following additional staff specifically on the programme (in addition to current resources):
- Registered Nurse
- General Practitioner
- Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer
- Health Care Assistant.
- Registered Social Worker
About you
What you will need for this registered nurse position is:
- Have a sound understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and protocols
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
- Evidence of recent effective, competent nursing practice
- Experience working within a community health and education role
- Full NZ drivers licence
- Keen to be part of making a difference for Pacific people
There are also other Kahu Taurima roles available – so check these out too.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text KTRN to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting KTRN in the subject line.
Midwife/LMC– Pacific Peoples
- Kahu Taurima – Well Child development
- Mothers, babies and whanau
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
- Advance your career in a well-supported role
About the roles
We are looking for someone really wanting to make a difference as a Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer in our new Kahu Taurima programme. Complementing The Fono’s growing set of child-focused services, the organisation has been awarded a Waitemata region Kahu Taurima: Maternity and Early Years work programme. This is a priority programme of work within Te Pae Tata – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and is similar to “Well Child” however The Fono will incorporate the distinctive Pacific characteristics that it delivers so well.
Kahu Taurima is a multifaceted programme featuring specific additional services as well as using a wide range of existing elements of the FonoCare – Integrated Model of Care. “Our approach is so well suited to delivering what is needed in maternity and early years (pre-conception to 2000 days of age)” says Tevita Funaki, CEO of The Fono Group. “Through easy access to quality healthcare right through we will ensure that each Pacific mother and child has a personalised wellbeing plan founded on cultural capital to provide a sense of identity, connection and empowerment”.
The Fono programme will employ the following additional staff specifically on the Kahu Taurima programme (in addition to current resources):
- General Practitioner
- Midwife / Lead Maternity Carer
- Registered Nurse
- Health Care Assistant.
- Registered Social Worker
About you
What you will need for this position is:
- Have a sound understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and protocols
- New Zealand Registered Midwife with current practicing certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand
- Evidence of recent effective, competent midwifery practice
- Experience working within a community health and education role
- Full NZ drivers’ licence
- Keen to be part of making a difference for Pacific people
There are other Kahu Taurima roles available – so check these out too and refer them to friends.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text KTML to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting KTML in the subject line.
Promotions/Marketing and communications
- Stop smoking innovation & action
- Across all media and promotion opportunities
- Leading in Pasifika wellbeing outcomes
- West Auckland location
About the roles
Become a part of the Public Health team making a substantial contribution in the stop-smoking drive towards Smokefree Aotearoa 2025, along with other Public Health initiatives.. A great position is available with a particular focus on marketing and communication of the quit smoking message to Pacific people. The position will be based in Henderson but have responsibilities across Metro Auckland. You will be tech and media savvy and know how to reach and talk to our younger Pacific people in particular.
We will consider employee or contractors for this position which is funded on a fixed term basis for one year.
About you
What you will need for this position is:
- Complete commitment to Smokefree 2025
- A sound understanding of how to effectively communicate with Pacific communities
- Proven skills in planning, briefing and communication programmes management
- An ability to develop rapport with a wide range of people
- Keen to be part of making a real difference for Pacific people across Auckland
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text SSMC and your email to 021 02448929 or send an email to scout@aidmax.co.nz with “SSMC” in the subject line
community health worker
- Coordinate the Healthy Babies Healthy Futures Program
- Pacific Maternal and Infant Nutrition Coordinator
- Working with individuals, organisations and communities
- Join our great team making a real difference
About the roles
This could be the role in Pacific health you have been looking for. Working as The Fono’s coordinator of the Healthy Babies Healthy Futures. You would be responsible for carrying out a Te Whatu Ora public health programme for pregnant mothers and parents of children under four years of age, living in the Auckland and Waitematā localities. The programme includes lifestyle coaching, nutrition and wellbeing courses. It’s 40 hours a week reporting directly to the Manager Public Health, based at The Fono in Henderson.
About you
You will have a real wish to make a difference in your community with babies and their parents.
Key Requirements:
- Value the healthy babies – healthy families approach to working with young parents
- Very good understanding of Pacific people in New Zealand and what they aspire to
- Demonstrated experience in engagement and supporting people
- Great at planning and organising
- Effective, persuasive personal communication skills (one on one / group)
- Excellent interpersonal workplace skills with a proven ability to work in a collegial manner
- Fully computer literate
- Have a full Drivers Licence
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For an application form, job description or further details please text HBHF to 021 02448929 or email with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – Scout@aidmax.co.nz putting HBHF in the subject line.
mind health engagement coordinator
- LagiOla is The Fono’s in-practice mental health service
- Triaging and allocation of referrals and requests for support
- A Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs and ways of working
About the roles
A vital position in The Fono’s LagiOla – Healthy Minds service is now available helping to transform how the Fono provides health and wellbeing services for Pacific families. As Engagement Coordinator you will play a central role within the team, triaging and actioning electronic referrals, being the first person, our clients and referrers connect with, and allocating clients to the LagiOla staff that most suitably meets their needs. Your connected relationship with LagiOla Psychiatry staff, Psychologists, Minds Health Practitioners, Health Coaches Community Support Workers, and Cultural Support Navigators will help guide your daily decision making, coordinate workflow and identify the first step to support our client’s wellness journey.
The Engagement Coordinator combines fulfilling frontline engagement with individuals and their whanau and leadership, applying cultural skills in Talanoa and relationship-based methodologies using the Ngalu Fanifo – “riding the wave” model. Pacific values, beliefs and practices sit at the heart of what we do, guiding our approach to serving.
The role within LagiOla strengthens The Fono’s integrated way of working, it includes teamwork across all services – medical, dental, social, Whanau Ora and public health.
Through the LagiOla services individuals and families will experience increased access to essential mind health services, greater reduction in unmet health, mental health and social needs and will be more effective in meeting wellbeing goals.
About you
You will see the role as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills and training in vital areas of need. You will be motivated by the opportunity to be part of a group significantly contributing to improving wellbeing for Pacific people through the delivery of effective mental health support and other services. You will have:
- Relevant qualifications and experience in health/mental health/support services.
- A strong “customer service” focus in dealing with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Proactive responder and problem solver.
- A deep understanding of Pacific culture and protocols and the ability to engage from a variety of backgrounds.
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and flexibility.
- Energy to be part of, and contribute to the ongoing development of the exciting LagiOla development at The Fono and other ongoing Pacific community-driven innovations.
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For an application form, job description or further details text LOEC to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting LOEC in the subject line.
Quit Coach – Public Health
- Stop smoking innovation & action
- Making a difference for Pacific youth
- Leading in wellbeing outcomes
- West Auckland location
About the role
Become a part of the team making a substantial contribution in the stop-smoking drive towards Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. A great position is available with a particular focus on our younger population. Walking alongside people, providing guidance towards their goal of a smoke-free healthy and economically better life.
The position will be based in Henderson but have responsibilities across Metro Auckland.
About you
What you will need for this position is:
- Complete commitment to Smokefree 2025
- A sound understanding of how to work within Pacific communities
- Appreciation of addiction treatments and willingness to undertake (at The Fono’s cost) the NTS Stop Smoking Practitioner) in addiction treatment (if not already qualified)
- An ability to develop rapport with a wide range of people
- To be a “salesperson for good health” and able to convert contacts into commitment
- Accurate data recording, analysis and reporting capability
- Keen to be part of making a real difference for Pacific people across Auckland
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For an application form, job description or further details text PHQC and your email to 021 08290062 or send an email to talent@aidmax.co.nz with “PHQC” in the subject line
Public Health – Programme Coordinator
- Award winning programme
- “Happy Skin” health initiative
- The leader in Pasifika wellbeing
About the role
Four years ago The Fono initiated a campaign to co-design a programme with the Tuvalu community through the churches to permanently address the prevalence of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI). The campaign won awards for its success and innovation and was “branded by the Tuvalu community as Happy Skin”. A song was even composed about it. The success of that effort has led to The Fono being able to expand the programme in partnership with 12 Tongan and Samoan community and church groups. The contract has a further 15 months to run (but may be extended depending upon success).
This position is designed to coordinate the programme as an on-going project to reduce the rates of highly preventable and infectious SSTI Leading it externally in relationships with church and community groups and internally with clinical staff. Driving the development of new ideas, implementation, documentation and preparing reports on progress.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic person with the right blend of experience, health promotion skills and a strong belief in fostering equity in health and wellbeing for Pasifika
- General knowledge of the Pacific, health and social services sector
- Knowledge of the institutions important to Pacific peoples and the role played by them in Pacific life in New Zealand
- Experience in a community health and education role
- A clinical qualification is not necessary – but may be an advantage
- Understanding and experience in Government contracting procedures including report preparation
- Appropriate and relevant experience in project management
- Able to effectively self-manage so that operations are efficient, timely and well reported
- Drivers licence necessary
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For an application form, job description or further details text HSC to 02102448929 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – scout@aidmax.co.nz putting HSC in the subject line.
Team Lead – Health Coaches
- LagiOla is The Fono’s in-practice mind health service
- A Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs
and ways of working - Location flexibility – West or South Auckland
About the roles
Investment in our mental health services, now branded as LagiOla – Healthy Minds, continues as we grow and develop them. We are further transforming how The Fono provides health and wellbeing services for Pacific families with the establishment of a Health Coach Lead role.
Health Coaches understand the psychological, health and social priorities of referred individuals and families and work systematically, innovatively and creatively towards meeting their wellbeing needs.
This is a rare team lead opportunity combined with frontline engagement with individuals and their whanau. The role will extend and strengthen The Fono’s integrated way of working, and includes teamwork with the LagiOla leadership team, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors, LagiOla Community Navigators and integrated whanau ora and social services. Pacific values, beliefs and practices sit at the heart of what we do, guiding our approach to serving.
You can be based at Henderson or Manurewa.
About you
You will see this leadership role as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills and training in vital areas of need. You will be motivated by the opportunity to lead a group significantly contributing to improving wellbeing for Pacific people through the delivery of community, cultural and health navigation support services. You will have:
- Experience in a community mental health, social or education environment with a suitable qualification
- A deep understanding of Pacific cultures and protocols and the ability to engage from a variety of backgrounds
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, flexibility and excitement to be part of something new
- Energy to be part of, and contribute to the ongoing development of the exciting LagiOla development at The Fono
How we can support you in the role:
- Cultural training by Pacific leaders
- Ongoing professional supervision
- A professional development and training programme to ensure you have the skills, tools
- Access to consultation with professionals from all Pacific nations
- Membership in a multidisciplinary organisation
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text HCTL to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting HCTL in the subject line.
Team Lead – Cultural Navigators
- LagiOla is The Fono’s in-practice mind health service.
- A Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs, and ways of working.
- Location flexibility – West or South Auckland
About the roles
Investment in our mental health services, now branded as LagiOla – Healthy Minds, continues grow and develop. We continue to transform how The Fono provides health and wellbeing services for Pacific families with the establishment of a Cultural Navigator team and a Cultural Navigator Lead role. Cultural community navigators are new to our dynamic mind health team and will be an integral part of supporting our families to address the stressors and strains that impact wellbeing and mind health. This is a rare team lead opportunity combined with frontline engagement with individuals and their whanau.
The role will extend and strengthen The Fono’s integrated way of working, and includes teamwork with the LagiOla leadership team, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors, Health Coaches and integrated Whanau Ora and Social Services. Pacific values, beliefs and practices sit at the heart of what we do, guiding our approach to serving.
About you
You will see this leadership role as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills and training in vital areas of need. You will be motivated by the opportunity to lead a group significantly contributing to improving wellbeing for Pacific people through the delivery of community, cultural and health navigation support services. You will have:
- Suitable qualifications and / or navigation experience for the role sought.
- A deep understanding of Pacific cultures and protocols and the ability to engage from a variety of backgrounds.
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, flexibility, and excitement to be part of something new.
- Energy to be part of and contribute to the ongoing development of the exciting LagiOla development at The Fono.
How we can support you in the role:
- Cultural training by Pacific leaders.
- Ongoing professional supervision.
- A professional development and training programme to ensure you have the skills and tools.
- Access to consultation with professionals from all Pacific nations.
- Membership in a multidisciplinary organisation.
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text LOLEAD to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting LOLEAD in the subject line.
Pacific Cultural and Support Navigator
- Join our integrated mind health team working in practices
- Supporting the mental health and whanau ora services
- A Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs and ways of working
- Walking alongside people to help them reach their wellness goals
About the roles
Investment in our mental health services, now branded as LagiOla – Healthy Minds, is being increased as we continue to transform how The Fono provides health and wellbeing services for Pacific families. We have new positions available right now within the LagiOla and wider practice team locations. The role of LagiOla Community Navigator is designed to further increase the impact LagiOla is making in mind health support by ensuring Pacific cultural considerations are recognised in the services and support elements.
LagiOla Community Navigators assist and support clients and families to access and navigate services which will facilitate the achievement of overall wellbeing goals. They work with the LagiOla Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists. Mind Health Practioners and Health Coaches along with the entire general practice team and Whanau Ora Navigators.
The Fono is the leading service provider for Pacific families and the LagiOla Community Navigator role is aligned with Pacific models of care. The role sits within a skilled and trained workforce of practitioners who understand the Pacific context, values, uniqueness and diversity.
About you
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a suitable health, mental health or social services background and a passion for working alongside Pacific people and their families. You will be comfortable working in a role requiring flexibility, and variety of approaches that are appropriate for our patients/consumers and their families. You will see this as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills to make a difference in the physical and mental health of people.
You will have:
- Knowledge of protocols amongst Pacific peoples with the ability to work across various Pacific groups
- Experience relevant to a community mental health, social or education role
- A broad understanding of health, social services and other Pacific focused wellbeing services available
- The talent to develop rapport with a wide range of people
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, particularly in times of stress
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text LOCN to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting LOHC in the subject line.
Family Start Worker
- Exciting opportunity with migrant families
- High needs families with newborns – Chinese/Korean community
- Join a great team making a real difference
About the role
If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark with a leading health and social services organisation and have the right blend of expertise and enthusiasm this could be your ideal role. This 40 hour per week position based in Northcote is a special opportunity and requires a versatile social / family worker looking for an exciting new role.
Family Start is a free service for parents and caregivers who are facing challenges which are making parenting harder. The Family Start Worker’s role is to support families to become more confident with their parenting and to improve their overall social, education and health aspirations.
About you
You will have a real wish to make a difference in your community with young families, have the right expertise and have suitable experience in working with young people.
Key Requirements:
• Value the Family Start approach to working with families
• Know how to access community resources for families
• Be trained in ‘Parents As First Teachers’ or willing to be trained
• Level B social work qualification preferred
• Mandarin /Cantonese or Korean language could be an advantage
• Fully computer literate
• Have a full Drivers Licence
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details text FSN to 0212713333 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – Recruiter@aidmax.co.nz putting FSN in the subject line.
Navigator
- Whanau Ora – Pacific
- The leader in Pacific family support services
- South Auckland based position
About the role
Join a great team making a real difference in Pacific wellbeing. This full time position based at our Manurewa hub is a special opportunity requiring a versatile social / community worker looking for an exciting new role.
Pacific Whanau Ora is a family-centred approach which understands that families themselves know the best solutions to the challenges they face. The Pacific Whanau Ora Navigator is there for Pacific families living in Auckland to show them the ways to achieve their goals in health, education, economic development and culture.
It’s an out and about role so duties will take you around your region from your base. 40 hours per week – flexitime – salaried position.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiast to join our Whanau Ora Navigator Team. You will:
- Value the whanau ora approach
- Have a sound understanding of the Pacific community sector where you live, with connections within it
- Believe and have genuine enthusiasm for what can be achieved by our Pacific people
- Know how to access community resources for families
- Have a Level B social work qualification (preferred)
- Be able to work flexibly
- A Pacific language capability may be an advantage
- Value and want to live The Fono approach to working with community groups and families
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description email scout@aidmax.co.nz putting WONM in the subject line or text WONM and your email to 02102448929.
Mind Health Practitioner
- Make a real difference in Pacific mental wellbeing
- A role to suit Counsellors, HIP, RN–Psych. DAAPNZ members, Psychologists etc.
- Work with an integrated practice team with social services support
- A Pacific model of care reflecting values, beliefs and ways of working.
About the role
Investment in our mental health services, now branded as LagiOla – Healthy Minds, is being increased as we continue to transform how The Fono provides health and wellbeing services for Pacific families, including now the newly defined role of Mind Health Practitioner (who may be counsellors, HIPs, RN-Psych, DAAPNZ registered, Social Workers, psychologists or who have suitable qualifications and experience).
This newly defined position provides fulfilling engagement with individuals and their whanau. Applying cultural skills in Talanoa, evidence-based interventions and relationship-based methodologies using the Ngalu Fanifo – “riding the wave” model. This approach to psychological distress, funded through our partnership with Pasifika Futures Ltd has worked exceptionally well. Proven to extend and strengthen The Fono’s integrated way of working, and includes teamwork with the LagiOla Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors, Health Coaches and integrated whanau ora and social services. Pacific values, beliefs and practices sit at the heart of what we do, guiding our approach to serving.
Mind Health Practioners may be full time or part-time.
About you
You will see this as a tremendous opportunity to use your skills and training in a vital area of need. You will be motivated by the opportunity to significantly contribute to improving wellbeing for Pacific people through the delivery of effective distress support, skills and strategies and other services. You will have:
- A current suitable qualification and membership acceptable to The Fono (e.g. Level 7 Bachelor’s degree in counselling. / SWRB Registered Social Worker / member New Zealand Association of Counsellors, member DAAPNZ, registered psychologist)
- A deep understanding of Pacific culture and protocols and the ability to engage with individuals and family from a variety of backgrounds in New Zealand and the Pacific
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and flexibility
- Energy to be part of, and contribute to the ongoing development of this exciting development at The Fono and other ongoing Pacific community-driven innovations
How we can support you in the role:
- Cultural training by Pacific leaders
- Ongoing professional supervision
- A professional development and training programme to ensure you have the skills, tools and confidence to be exceptional in the Mental Fitness Practitioner role
- Access to consultation with professionals from all Pacific nations
- The ability to facilitate changes around social needs associated with mental health distress
- Membership in a multidisciplinary organisation
Find out more / Apply
For an application form, job description or further details contact Anthony 0272723388 or text MHP to 02108290062 with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details – talent@aidmax.co.nz putting MHP in the subject line.
GP – HENDERSON
- Leading health organisation
- Strong support for GPs with Integrated Model of Care
- Join a great team making a real difference in Pacific health
About the role
The Fono, the leader in Pacific health is seeking a part-time to full time GP for its ProCare, RNZCGP Foundation Henderson practice. Become a part of the professional GP practice team delivering primary health services with the support of in practice GP support services via integrated model of care incl. mental health, outreach, dental, public health and social services. 6/10th to 10/10th.
Find out more / apply
For an application form, job description or further details contact Anthony 027 272 3388 or text him GPH with your email or respond to this advertisement and send your details to anthony@aidmax.co.nz putting GPH in the subject line.
The Fono Regional Office
117 Carbine Road,
Mt Wellington,
Auckland 1060
The Fono Head Office
Level 2, 6 Alderman Drive
Henderson, Auckland 0612
P: (09) 267 6331
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