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Job Offer: Connector Team – Mana Whaikaha:Ministry of HealthJob description:Job DescriptionAt the Ministry of Health we have embarked on a transformational change programme which is creating some exciting career opportunities. If you would like to contribute to the important work that we do, please join us.We have a number of permanent functions as part of the Government’s emphasis on System Transformation and are looking for a diverse team of Connector Supports, Connectors and Specialist Connectors to work with disabled people and wh?nau in the Mid Central region located in Palmerston North. What the functions do Connector Support Connector supports works closely with Connectors to ensure timely and appropriate triaging. They do this by working directly with disabled people to support straight-forward changes to service agreements, and prioritising enquiries through the client record management system. They also undertake the management and administration of the client record management database. Connector Connectors work in partnership with disabled people and wh?nau to create support options that empower disabled people to achieve their aspirations and Good Life results. Connectors work alongside disabled people and wh?nau to realise their aspirations and make their own decisions. Specialist Connector Specialist Connectors will have specialist expertise in one or more of the following areas to better support disabled people and wh?nau: specialist planning, crisis, safeguarding and complex coordination, transitions to adulthood, provider relationship development, community development and/or planning for a good life. This pivotal team are essential to the Enabling Good Lives approach and makes a significant positive impact on the lives of disabled people, wh?nau and communities. The team is diverse, and proactively aims to reflect the population we serve. The team works together to work alongside disabled people and wh?nau to think about options, create possibilities and support decision making about their lives and the resources and connections that would enable them to attain their life objectives. The team works proactively in people’s homes, provider organisations, schools and communities to develop relationships with disabled people and wh?nau, and assist them to be aspirational in planning and directing their own lives. The Discapability Directorate within the Ministry of Health provides leadership abilities and stewardship to the discapability sector to ensure an equitable, fair and sustainable support system that delivers on the Government’s priorities for people with a discapability. As a team we work as an ally who assists a disabled person and their family to dream big, make a plan for the future and connect with their local community. this function makes a significant contribution to the transformation of the discapability system, and enables disabled people and wh?nau to have more choice and control over the lives they lead and the supports they use To find out more about the Enabling Good Lives approach please visithttps://www.enablinggoodlives.co.nz/ To be prosperous, you will bring the following: » A deep knowledge of, and commitment to, the Enabling Good Lives vision and Principles and how to apply these in practice » practice supporting people to think creatively about their life opportunities and how to bring these opportunities into being » practice building and maintaining trusting relationships with a diverse range of people from diverse backgrounds, in particular the capability to connect with young people » Strong connections to, and knowledge of, the local community as well as the capacity and resources within it » Links within the communities we serve, including M?ori, Pasifika, Rainbow (LGTBI+) people, those new to New Zealand and / or Deaf culture » Excellent communication expertise and capability to adapt your method of communicating to the situation and person » Self management, capability to work independently with a high workload in complex circumstances » practice and knowledge in engaging with M?ori and Pasifika families The Ministry of Health is the kaitiaki of the health and discapability system in New Zealand. We are responsible for providing active stewardship and leadership abilities across the nation’s health and discapability system. We ensure the system provides people with the highest levels of care, regardless of who they are or where they live. this function is requires a satisfactory VCA Core Worker Police Check to be obtained and maintained. this function falls within scope of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. Proof of vaccination is a requirement. Ng? uaratanga – Our Ministry values https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/careers/our-ministry-values-nga-u aratanga The Ministry of Health is the kaitiaki of the health and discapability system in New Zealand. We are responsible for providing active stewardship and leadership abilities across the nations health and discapability system. We ensure the system provides people with the highest levels of care, regardless of who they are or where they live. You will find a copy of the position description attached or online atcareers.health.govt.nz Please click ‘ apply for this job’ to upload your CV and cover letter. For more information regarding the function, Contact Us by Deborah at deborah.brockie@health.govt.nz, quoting reference number MOH/1582148. Advertising for this function closes at midnight on Sunday, 16 January 2022. Please note we will be out of the office from 23rd December 2021 to 10thJanuary 2022 and will answer your queries you have with regards to this vacancy on return. We encourage diversity and inclusion at the Ministry of Health and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures.? In particular, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us atrecruitment@health.govt.nzor on +6444665318if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have. How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://careers.health.govt.nz/jobs/MOH-1582148Advertising for this function closes at midnight on Sunday, 16 January 2022. Please note we will be out of the office from 23rd December 2021 to 10thJanuary 2022 and will answer your queries you have with regards to this vacancy on return. Skills:
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