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Students and Global EngagementAuckland or WellingtonWe are seeking two experienced mental health professionals to join a vibrant team of supportive colleagues who collaborate to ensure the students receive mental health and well-being support during their studies. The focus of these roles is to support staff who themselves support students, however, some direct short-term student interaction is included as outlined in the job description.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi - Job details
We are offering two permanent (0.8 FTE 30 hours per week) positions. One on our Auckland campus and one on our Wellington campus. The Wellbeing Advisor position located in Wellington has an additional emphasis and focus on supporting the Accommodation staff, particularly the Accommodation Services Manager, who directly supports students. Each team works nationally from the campus on which they are based.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About this role
The Student Care team provides training, and psychoeducation, and creates health events to support and educate on well-being. It also provides consultation and support to other university staff who are managing student well-being or emotional distress and unwellness. These colleagues include academics, accommodation, and clinical colleagues.
We are seeking someone who acknowledges the importance of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga in advancing student success.
About you - Ko koe tēnei
As part of a supportive group of professionals, this challenging role will suit a person with:
- A Social Work, Counselling, Mental Health, or related qualification
- Experience working with tāngata from the University demographic
- High-level assessment, decision-making, communication, and relationship management skills
You will need to be a person who enjoys relationship building, being part of a cohesive team, is agile, displays initiative, has a client-centred approach, and is a collaborative team player.
For enquiries please contact Cathryn Broomfield, Team Leader of the Student Care team at c.broomfield@massey.ac.nz
To apply please submit your application at masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and appointments may be made prior to the closing date.
The employment setting has a predominance of young adults but can involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015.
Closing date: 13 August 2023Reference number: SGE_SC_687_07/23
For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
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