Casual Mental Health Support Worker - MHAIDS

Location: Porirua/Wellington Hospital/Lower Hutt Hospital Contract: Casual - up to 40 hours per week Salary: MECA Step 1-5 or $59,024 - $74,442 About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to provide quality care to all New Zealanders. Through our focus on integration and collaboration, we are building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. About the Role We are currently seeking Mental Health Support Workers to join our Casual Pool within the Mental Health, Addictions, and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS). This position primarily involves working in inpatient units and community settings across the Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua, and Hutt Valley areas. About the Team/Service/Location If you are looking for a diverse work experience and a new challenge, we invite you to apply. Our MHAIDS Casual Pool offers flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle while allowing you to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to work in various services and will receive comprehensive orientation and training. About You To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following requirements: - Hold a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Support Work or an equivalent qualification. - Have experience in the mental health field, preferably in an inpatient setting. - Possess a valid work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand. - Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Hold a clean driver's license. - Consent to a Police Vetting Check under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellness." Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our workforce is at the core of our operations, and we are dedicated to being a fair employer while upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our community. We are also committed to pro-equity health initiatives, particularly focusing on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Wendy Shardlow at wendy.shardlow@mhaids.health.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.