Needs Assessment Service Coordination

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of New Zealand. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals across various backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific peoples, those with disabilities, and members of the rainbow communities. About the Role We are excited to announce an opening for a Needs Assessor Service Coordinator at Lakes NASC, based in either Rotorua or Taupo. In this role, you will join our dedicated and multi-disciplinary team, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct holistic assessments of our clients' needs and coordinate support services for older adults with health and disability-related needs, as well as for younger individuals with chronic long-term health conditions. You will also engage with clients who have recently been discharged from the hospital and those in palliative care. Our goal is to ensure that our clients can continue to live safely at home or assist them in transitioning to residential care when necessary. This position will involve supporting clients throughout the Lakes region, including Rotorua, Mangakino, Taupo, and Turangi. About You We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills: - A New Zealand Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Nurse - Current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate in the appropriate scope - Relevant professional experience in your field - A full New Zealand Driver’s License You should have proven assessment and clinical reasoning skills, alongside experience in collaborating with clients and their whānau to meet their support needs. Excellent communication skills and a track record of building positive relationships are essential. Additionally, we value resilience, compassion, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our clients. About the Team/Service/Location Our healthcare services are delivered from two modern and progressive general hospitals located in Rotorua and Taupo. The Lakes district is rapidly becoming a preferred lifestyle destination, known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly beaches, and a growing multicultural community. Working with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offers a unique opportunity to balance a fulfilling lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, free staff parking, flu vaccination at no cost, discounts with local businesses, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including: - Competitive salary - Free staff parking - Complimentary flu vaccinations - Discounts with local businesses - Access to Employee Assistance Program How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please click on 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before the posting date ends. For any inquiries regarding the role, please contact us at vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. Please note that the selection process will commence upon the advertisement date, and due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the closing date for applications may change.