Tui Ora Limited was officially launched on 1 July 1998. The Company was established following extensive consultation involving Taranaki Iwi and Maori health providers. Tui Ora is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. The aim of Tui Ora is to improve the health status of Mäori in Taranaki.

This is a senior position with responsibility for the financial activities of a progressive and dynamic organisation strategically placed for continuing growth and reputation. Reporting to the General Manager – Management Support Services, your major function will include the planning, coordination and execution of our business and financial strategy with a view to maximising business development and opportunities.

You will have a minimum of 5 years experience with a proven background in financial management and business development, at senior management level, within a professional environment.

Desirable attributes include:

• Exceptional analytical and organisational skills.
• Inspirational leadership and successful staff management.
• Knowledge of financial concepts, techniques, principals and statutory bodies.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of computer literacy in accounting packages and analysis tools.
• Ability to influence others and build strong and effective relationships.
• A positive approach to change and proactive problem solving.

This role is an opportunity to be part of an energetic and forward-thinking team environment, in a progressive, success-driven organisation.

We are seeking a multi-disciplined person with previous experience in senior management assistance. Reporting to the CEO as his Personal Assistant, the key accountabilities of the position will include;

• Providing a full range of timely, confidential, administrative / executive support and related services to maintain the effective functioning of the CEO, Boards of Directors and Executive Management team (Principals) of Tui Ora Limited and Hauora Taranaki PHO. This includes but is not limited to;
• diary management,
• screening phones/visitors/email etc.,
• secretarial/PA including preparing high quality documents, reports, letters, meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence and submissions and related material, to support the Principal’s day to day activities,
• organising meetings, workshops and seminars,
• accurately capturing discussions of the Board, Management and other meetings,
• coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements,
• development and maintenance of systems, records and filing ensuring these are functional, effective and up to date,
• special project activities as required.
• Providing administrative support to other members of the Management teams and stakeholder groups as required.

The Ideal Candidate will:-

• Have proven senior management assistance experience and be a positive team supporter.
• Liaise well at all levels with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a genuine caring disposition and provide first class customer service.
• Respond well to deadlines, be detail oriented and be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Be self managing, highly organised and efficient, and have a high level of computer literacy.
• Show initiative and be pro-active offering innovative/alternative ideas and solutions.
• Display professional focus in personal presentation and integrity.
• Enjoy a position working with and for people while having a day that is busy, interactive, challenging and rewarding.
• Preferably have knowledge of Te Reo Maori and Taranaki Tikanga.
• Have a current, clean driver’s license.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional assistant to further extend his/her skills and support an Executive Management team achieving business growth and success together. Remuneration is set at an appropriate level.

TU TAMA WAHINE O TARANAKI Inc

Service Coordinator
KAUPAPA MAORI MENTAL HEALTH

Tu Tama Wahine O Taranaki invites applications for the position of Needs Assessment Service Coordinator

This is a full time position. The role of service coordination will involve working with the Service Users and their whanau to identify and facilitate access to community and disabilities support services, to action practical service and support options.

Applicants should have the following competencies and experience:

• Registered Nurse, BSW or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Mental Health service provision will be an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Te Reo Maori, Taranaki Tikanga and a proven ability to relate to a wide cross-section of cultures and people.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience with IT systems and knowledge of information technology.
• Clean Driver’s Licence.

For an application pack contact:
Reception
Tu Tama Wahine O Taranaki
Phone (06)7585795
Email: reception@tutamawahine.org.nz

Applications close 4pm Monday 23rd Feb 2009

TE RAU PANI
Maori Mental Health Trust

Clinical Coordinator
(full time, permanent position)

E mihi whanui kia koutou, e te Iwi, mo te Tau Hou ara mo nga Kaupapa e whakaoti tonu mai ana. Ka tangi atu nei te reo o te Putaatara kia koutou mo tetehi turanga e waatea nei ki roto I a matou.
Greetings and salutations to our people, to the community, with all preparations towards the New Year, may it be prosperous and kind to all. Hearken to the communal call of the conch shell’s announcement, of a position within us.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Te Rau Pani Maori Mental Health Trust, based in New Plymouth, Taranaki. We provide high quality Kaupapa Maori specialist mental health services alongside other Maori and Mainstream mental health services in Taranaki. We are an organisation that supports innovation and initiative, best practice and learning within Kaupapa Maori.
An excellent challenge is presented for the right person who will lead and support an inter-agency, multi disciplinary team of Kaimahi in Taranaki, who are all working towards optimal Maori health gains in the area of mental health.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/skills and experience:

• RCpN, Bachelor of Nursing and/or RPN (other relevant Mental Health Qualifications may be considered)
• Proven experience of effectively leading an inter-agency group of Clinicians or Kaimahi as a team leader/senior staff member in a Kaupapa Maori Mental Health setting
• Strong focus on evidence based best practice and recovery for Tangata Whaiora and Whanau
• Experience working with Iwi
• Ability to incorporate relevant Tikanga, including Te Reo.

For an application pack and further details please contact:
Terry Huntley, Office Manager
Te Rau Pani
PO Box 5131
NEW PLYMOUTH
Phone: 06 759 7306
Fax: 06 759 7307
Email: admin@teraupani.co.nz
Web: www.tuiora.co.nz

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 February 2009 at 5.00 pm

Business Administrator

Hauora Taranaki PHO

Hauora Taranaki Primary Health Organisation, established in April 2003, is a successful and innovative Primary Health Organisation providing services to Taranaki communities. The organisation includes 18 GP practices and within the partnership with Tui Ora Limited, 16 Maori providers.

We are seeking a multi-disciplined Administrator with previous experience in management assistance, to provide support to the Manager and team. Key accountabilities include:

• Personal assistance including diary management, screening phones, travel arrangements etc
• Secretarial support including meeting agendas, minutes, document management, correspondence, data graphing etc
• General office administration.
• Development and maintenance of functional, effective and up to date systems, records and files.
• Some project management including preparation of business cases, reports etc
• Organisation of GP Locum and new graduate nurse placements.
• GP Practice support

This is a unique opportunity for a professional Administrator to further extend his/her skills and support a team achieving business growth and success together. Remuneration is set at an appropriate level for this full time position. Consideration may be given to reconfiguring the accountabilities and hours of this role to suit the successful candidate/s.

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, please download the position description and application documentation from the links below or contact Human Resources:
Business Administrator Vacancy
Hauora Taranaki PHO
PO Box 8196
New Plymouth 4342
Attention: Human Resources
Ph: 06 759 4364
Email: reception@htpho.co.nz

All applications must include a current Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter.

Applications close 8th October 2007.

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Microsoft Windows Mobile 5

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Kaumatua Programme Co-ordinator

TE HAUORA POU HERETANGA

Te Hauora Pou Heretanga is a community based primary health provider affiliated to Tui Ora and located in New Plymouth.

We currently offer a variety of Health Promotion and Support Services Home throughout the Taranaki area.

The advertised position is a part time role and covers the New Plymouth district.

The Kaumatua Programme Co-ordinator will facilitate health promotion and physical activity programmes to the over 65's.

Applicants should have the following skills:

• Good communication skills
• Team player but able to work autonomously
• Knowledge in Taranaki Tikanga and Te Reo
• Full clean drivers licence

An application form and job description can be obtained by contacting:
Anna Broughton
Te Hauora Pou Heretanga
PO Box 8128
New Plymouth
Phone (06) 7597303
anna@thph.tuiora.co.nz
Application close 5pm on October 5th 2007

General Manager

TE RAU PANI
Maori Mental Health Trust

Te Rau Pani is a registered Charitable Trust, overseen by a Board of Trustees. It began as a joint venture between Raumano Trust and Taranaki District Health Board and is now an established and respected provider in its own right, of whanau-based kaupapa Maori Specialist Mental Health and Employment Services along with other Maori Mental Health Services within Taranaki.

Te Rau Pani expects to achieve Maori health gains in the area of mental health, by working with other primary care providers to facilitate an integrated kaupapa Maori Mental Health service that appropriately caters to Maori issues and Tangata Whai Ora whilst ensuring that services being provided are sustainable, accessible, relevant and community-based. Te Rau Pani is committed to being a leader and centre of excellence in the Mental Health sector.

As General Manager, working transparently and collaboratively with all stakeholders, it will be your role to work closely with Te Rau Pani Trust Board, to articulate its future vision and strategic direction to the sector and to lead a management team that inspirationally transforms that vision into plans, and plans into action.

You will be a recognised leader within the health sector, having already held an Executive or Senior Management position. You will have a track record of building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and your enduring relationships will ensure that the sector will support your appointment.

Your inspirational leadership, drive and determination to get the job done, combined with a passion for mental health and improving the lives of those who experience mental illness, will strongly position you as a candidate for this role.

Applicants must have the appropriate residency, citizenship or work permit to work in New Zealand.

Applications, including a current CV and a covering letter should be made in confidence to:
General Manager vacancy
Tui Ora Limited
PO Box 8119
New Plymouth 4342.

Te Rau Pani is an Affiliated Provider of Tui Ora Limited. (www.tuiora.co.nz)

An information pack will be made available to appropriate candidates.

PRACTICE NURSE - PART-TIME

TE AROHA MEDCARE LTD

Te Aroha Medcare Limited works with Hauora Taranaki PHO, a Primary Health Organisation and Tui Ora Limited, a Maori Development Organisation as an ACCESS FUNDED PHO PRACTICE.

Situated at the Maru Wehi Hauora complex in Maratahu Street, Te Aroha Medcare Limited offers high quality medical care at low cost, delivered in a relaxed and informal environment.

Are you:

• Experienced as a Practice Nurse
• Passionate about making a difference in the community
• Keen to work as a team member in a supportive and positive environment
• Able to work 20 to 26 hours per week

The position is a job share with existing registered nurse with flexibility and expectation to increase hours up to 37-40 hours for short periods throughout the year as negotiated with the existing nurse. For an application pack please contact Reception at Te Aroha Medcare Limited:

Ph: (06) 759 7310
Fax: (06) 759 7309
Email: reception@tam.tuiora.co.nz

or download the application form, notes, and declarations below.

We publish our newsletter Tui Oranga bi-monthly.

April 2007

Toiora - Healthy Lifestyles Ltd

Information on Service:

Vision: Promoting a better way of living
Goal: Provide the community with services that will promote an improved state of health.

Established in 2001 with a core business in Health Promotion, which has been recently supported with provision of Counselling and Whanau Support services (Problem Gambling).

Contracted (Min. of Health) Services:

* Problem Gambling - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with the population of Taranaki around changing attitudes and behaviours toward Problem Gambling. Promotional activities include facilitating public awareness seminar / hui - available to groups / committees / employers. Discussion and awareness of gambling behaviours, experiences and providing information, resources and assistance.

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING service by a qualified and experienced Counsellor available for people of Taranaki.

* Like Minds, Like Mine - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities around supporting tangata whaiora (people who have experienced mental illness) and their whanau within Taranaki.

* Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities, particularly marae around promoting healthy kai and being active.

* Auahi Kore / Smokefree

Toiora deliver this service to Maori within Taranaki.

* Health Promotion

Delivering Health Promotion programmes in Hauora Taranaki PHO.

Contact: Donna Leatherby
Manager - Health Promotion
Email: donna@toiora.net.nz

Denis McLeod
General Manager - Admin / Support Services
Email: denis@toiora.net.nz

46 Vivian Street
P.O. Box 992
New Plymouth
Ph: 06 769 9188
Fax: 06 769 9178
Cell: 027 286 0677
Email: admin@toiora.net.nz

There are currently no vacancies at Tui Ora Ltd.

If you are interested in applying for a position with Tui Ora, please download and complete the following forms:

Application Form
Health Declaration
Employment Declaration
Notes for Applicants

Dual Diagnosis Worker &
Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (Adult)

Mahia May A Whai-Tara Trust

Mahia Mai A Whai Tara is a Health Service Group located in Waitara that specializes in the provision of mental well being to Iwi Maori under the umbrella of Tui Ora Limited.

We are looking for qualified and experienced people who are innovative, creative and focused on improving the health of Maori individuals and their whanau for the following positions:

• Dual Diagnosis Worker
• Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (Adult)

All applicants will need to have:

• Experience in working with and maintaining relationships with whanau, hapu and Iwi and the Mental Health & Addictions Sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to plan prioritise and work independently.
• Computer and sound communication skills are essential.
• A practicing knowledge of Taranaki Tikanga and Te Reo Maori is desirable.
• Have an understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
• Hold a current drivers license.

This is an 1.0 FTE position and a minimum qualification of under graduate degree in an appropriate discipline applies.

Proven experience and expertise in alcohol and drug and/or co-existing disorders would be an advantage.

For enquiries and copies of the Job Description and Application Form, please contact:
Reception
8 Warre Street
Waitara
Ph: 06 754 4669
Email: reception@mahiamai.co.nz

Applications close: 05 February 2007

Toiora - Healthy Lifestyles Ltd

Information on Service:

Vision: Promoting a better way of living
Goal: Provide the community with services that will promote an improved state of health.

Established in 2001 with a core business in Health Promotion, which has been recently supported with provision of Counselling and Whanau Support services (Problem Gambling).

Contracted (Min. of Health) Services:

* Problem Gambling - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with the population of Taranaki around changing attitudes and behaviours toward Problem Gambling. Promotional activities include facilitating public awareness seminar / hui - available to groups / committees / employers. Discussion and awareness of gambling behaviours, experiences and providing information, resources and assistance.

* Problem Gambling - (Counselling Service)
"When Gambling isn't fun anymore - talking to someone who can help."

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING service by a qualified and experienced Counsellor available for people of Taranaki.

* Problem Gambling Family / Whanau Support Services

Toiora offer support to Whanau / Family members who are affected by someone else's gambling. FREE, CONFIDENTIAL & NON-JUDGEMENTAL Service.

* Like Minds, Like Mine - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities around supporting tangata whaiora (people who have experienced mental illness) and their whanau within Taranaki.

* Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities, particularly marae around promoting healthy kai and being active.

* Auahi Kore / Smokefree

Toiora deliver this service to Maori within Taranaki.

* Health Promotion

Delivering Health Promotion programmes in Hauora Taranaki PHO.

Contact: Donna Leatherby
Manager - Health Promotion
Email: donna@toiora.net.nz

Denis McLeod
General Manager - Admin / Support Services
Email: denis@toiora.net.nz

46 Vivian Street
P.O. Box 992
New Plymouth
Ph: 06 769 9188
Fax: 06 769 9178
Cell: 027 286 0677
Email: admin@toiora.net.nz

Youth Coach

TUI ORA LIMITED
YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICE

Tui Ora Limited was officially launched on 1 July 1998. The Company was established following extensive consultation involving Taranaki Iwi and Maori health providers. Tui Ora is a successful and innovative Maori Development Organisation. The aim of Tui Ora is to improve the health status of Maori in Taranaki.

As part of continued growth and service we established the YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICE (YTS) in May 2005. The purpose of YTS is to support at risk young people (aged 15-17 years old) to undertake education, training or other activities that contribute to their long term economic independence and wellbeing, and raise their aspirations and awareness of opportunities and services in the community. Strong networks have been developed with government agencies, employers, schools, training providers, local authorities and community groups.

YOUTH COACH

Working directly with the target group, the Youth Coach will support 15-17 year olds into positive career pathways. You will be an integral part of the team to build strong networks within the community to raise the quality and availability of opportunities for young people.

• Proven skills in working with youth and associated networks / agencies e.g. employment, training and education.
• Understanding and knowledge of the range of barriers that young people face.
• An acceptable level of computer competency.
• A high level of professionalism, initiative, drive and flexibility to take on new challenges
• Empathy and experience working with and motivating young people
• Proven ability to work independently with effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and be a great team player with the ability to build strong strategic relationships
• Knowledge of Te Reo Maori and Taranaki Tikanga is preferable but not essential.
• Current, clean driver's licence required

For an application form and position description please contact Reception at Tui Ora Limited:
Ph: (06) 759 4064
Fax: (06) 759 1799
Email: reception@tuiora.co.nz
Website: www.tuiora.co.nz

The closing date for this position is Friday 8th December 2006.

Toiora - Healthy Lifestyles Ltd

Information on Service:

Vision: Promoting a better way of living
Goal: Provide the community with services that will promote an improved state of health.

Established in 2001 with a core business in Health Promotion, which has been recently supported with provision of Counselling and Whanau Support services (Problem Gambling).

Contracted (Min. of Health) Services:

* Problem Gambling - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with the population of Taranaki around changing attitudes and behaviours toward Problem Gambling. Promotional activities include facilitating public awareness seminar / hui - available to groups / committees / employers. Discussion and awareness of gambling behaviours, experiences and providing information, resources and assistance.

* Problem Gambling - (Counselling Service)
"When Gambling isn't fun anymore - talking to someone who can help."

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING service by a qualified and experienced Counsellor available for people of Taranaki.

* Problem Gambling Family / Whanau Support Services

Toiora offer support to Whanau / Family members who are affected by someone else's gambling. FREE, CONFIDENTIAL & NON-JUDGEMENTAL Service.

* Like Minds, Like Mine - (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities around supporting tangata whaiora (people who have experienced mental illness) and their whanau within Taranaki.

* Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (Health Promotion Programme)

Working with Maori communities, particularly marae around promoting healthy kai and being active.

* Auahi Kore / Smokefree

Toiora deliver this service to Maori within Taranaki.

Contact: Donna Leatherby
Manager - Health Promotion
Email: donna@toiora.net.nz

Denis McLeod
General Manager - Admin / Support Services
Email: denis@toiora.net.nz

46 Vivian Street
P.O. Box 992
New Plymouth
Ph: 06 769 9188
Fax: 06 769 9178
Cell: 027 286 0677
Email: admin@toiora.net.nz