Workforce Delivery Lead - Infant Child Youth Mental Health Addictions

• Deliver infant child and youth MHA workforce development programmes
• Permanent 40 hours per week
• National role can be based in Auckland Wellington or Christchurch

The opportunity

Are you an experienced infant child and youth mental health and addictions (ICAMH and AOD) clinician Have you managed projects and budgets and delivered training programmes

Whraurau seek an experienced and passionate Workforce Delivery Lead to lead and facilitate the activity that supports our mental health and addictions programmes aimed at the ICAMH and AOD workforce across the spectrum of care (PHO NGO Te Whatu Ora services and those working in OT education and youth justice).  Initially the role will support the Maternal Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care programmes and then support other programme deliverables; flexibility will be key.  You will plan provide resources deliver and report on these workforce delivery activities which enhance the capability of the ICAMH AOD and whnau workforce.  These programmes will support the development of knowledge and skills of those in the sector. 

You will be currently in the ICAMH and AOD sector and work alongside whnau and communities.  You will demonstrate project management and delivery capability and workshop delivery capability alongside your clinical expertise in ICAMH and AOD services.  This is a great opportunity to work for a positive and passionate purpose whilst gaining exposure to national projects that genuinely make a difference.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage designated projects providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure successful implementation of workforce development activities.
• Plan deliver and report on key tasks (i.e. workshops online course resources) related to the Whraurau workforce development programme specifically in the areas of infant child youth and maternal mental health and addictions and the trauma informed care work.
• Promote and implement trauma informed approaches and practices across services that support infants children youth and their whnau ensuring that these approaches are culturally appropriate and responsive to the unique needs of Mori Pacific and other diverse communities.
• Support workforce development with a focus on maternal mental health ensuring that professionals are equipped to provide effective empathetic and culturally competent care to those having babies and whnau facing mental health challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure workforce development activities are evidencebased and meet the needs of the ICAMH and AOD and whnau mental health sector in Aotearoa.
• Support the ICAMH and AOD (Alcohol and Other workforce in the implementation of traumainformed practices strengthening their capacity to respond effectively to the mental health and addiction needs of infants children and youth and those that care for them.
• Ensure principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are supported and implemented in delivery of service.

Qualifications :

Your skills and experience:

It is essential for you to hold:

• A clinical qualification with a relevant tertiary degree in mental health health or education.
• 5 years minimum workplace experience in either Clinical services or as a Project Manager in clinical or NGO services.
• Experience with ppi tamariki and taiohi (infant child and youth) and maternal wellbeing addiction and or mental health services in Aotearoa.
• Understanding of Mori and Pacific approaches to wellbeing and a commitment to promote positive outcomes for tangata whenua and Pacific communities.
• A track record of effective project and stakeholder management.
• Evidence of budget management skills.
• The ability to travel nationally with potential for weekly travel when required.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

Great benefits including 5 weeks annual leave up to 6.75 company superannuation scheme eyetesting and glasses subsidies access to discounts on health insurance and gym memberships and longservice recognition.  We have a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and homebased work.  We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.

PD Workforce Delivery Lead MHA Maternal and Trauma Jan 2025 Whraurau.pdf

Please submit your application by 24 April 2025. 

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