At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Full time or part time, permanent positions located in Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland
• Monday to Friday 

We are seeking expressions of interests to join the Koanga Tupu team at Kari Centre.

Koanga Tupu is a small team within the Kari Centre specialising in the assessment and treatment of infants (0-4). The team works from a strong attachment framework and all assessment and treatment occurs within a relational (usually dyadic) framework - requiring specific understanding of both infant and adult clinical issues and needs. Prior experience and/or knowledge of these areas is desired but the team is very supportive and would ensure that mentoring and support would be available.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga PÅ«kenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Be a skilled clinician with the ability to manage potentially complex levels of anxiety in parents and their infant’s behaviours
• Be calm and skilled navigator of the process of engagement and subsequent therapeutic approach 
• Be a registered health practitioner with a current annual practicing certificate

Knowledge/awareness of significant adult mental health and personality disorder presentations is beneficial