Gateway Coordinator

Gateway Coordinator

Gateway Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals

Fixed Term until December 2027

Part-time (0.4 FTE)

You will join a supportive, passionate team committed to delivering child-centred care, where every day brings variety, opportunities to grow, and the chance to have a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of tamariki and their whānau. If you are looking for a rewarding role where compassion, teamwork and excellence come together, we’d love to hear from you.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly lakes, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As our Gateway Coordinator, you will join the Kaitiaki o Nga Whanau, Safeguarding Team and will have the opportunity to help create safety for vulnerable Tamariki in our Lakes area. You will be responsible for working with Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Education and wider support services to ensure Gateway Health assessments can be completed in a timely manner, you will support the Lakes Medical/Nurse Practitioner who is responsible for completing the health assessment. You will be responsible for facilitating and chairing MDT hui to ensure medical recommendations are followed through.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Kaitiaki o Nga Whanau, Safeguarding team is a small team of dedicated people who are passionate about creating safety for Lakes whanau experiencing all types of abuse and neglect, from the vulnerable unborn right through to the elderly. We facilitate the National Violence Intervention Programme in both Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals and engage with the wider support services in both these cities.

About You

As a Senior Nurse you will have a minimum of 5 years experience, an APC and membership to a relevant professional body. You will also have, but not limited to:

• Have experience working with Maori consumers and their whanau
• Have knowledge of Privacy/Consent in regards to information sharing
• Have knowledge of child development and different types of child abuse and neglect and how they present
• Have experience in advocacy for vulnerable populations
• Have confidence in facilitation and coordination, be able to work without supervision and within a dynamic and fast-paced workplace
• Sound computer skills

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. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.