Coordinate gateway assessments for children and youth referrals and ensure timely interagency agreements are completed

Gateway Programme Coordinator

Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to make a positive difference to tamariki, rangitahi and whānau in our community? This is an opportunity to lead new ways of working.

You will contribute to, as part of a wider team, the improvement of health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people referred for a Gateway Assessment by Oranga Tamariki by coordinating appropriate health assessments, coordinating any follow up required and ensuring that an Interagency Services Agreement is completed.

At Hospital & Specialist Services Tairāwhiti, the teams within the Women, Child & Youth Service are passionate and committed to a common purpose: improving equity and health outcomes for our community. We value collaboration, equity, and coordinated care and are proud to support the diverse needs of the people and whānau of Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti region. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference where whānau can thrive.

We are looking for a:

  • NZ Registered Practitioner with current experience working in child and/or youth health (e.g. Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist)
  • Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in the health setting
  • Proven community partnership approach/engagement in Tairāwhiti or other rohe (districts)
  • Ability to lead and demonstrate ownership of health information (including working knowledge of legislation)
  • An understanding of the principles that govern Oranga Tamariki particularly the focus on the child and young person and the importance of the family
  • Evidence of extensive experience in developing reports and pulling together complex information from multiple sources (under relevant legislation)
  • Demonstrated experience/skill in navigating multiple non- integrated health information systems
  • Proven ability to identify key health system barriers for whānau and respond in a timely way
  • Proven ability to work in a transformational way/demonstrates a whatever it takes approach
  • Current, clean drivers licence

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

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