Available positions
Northern Health School require all current and future employees to have had 2 Covid-19 vaccinations plus 1 booster.
- Teachers - Auckland South Unit (Takanini) Fixed Term 2023
- Psychologist - Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit, Auckland
- Intensive Wraparound Facilitator - Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit, Auckland
- Payroll Officer - Grafton, Auckland
- Teacher Aides - Waikato South Unit
- Teacher Aide - Auckland Central Unit
Teachers – Auckland South Unit (Takanini) Full Time and Part Time Fixed Term 2023
Full time (1.0) and part time (0.4 – 0.8) Fixed Term positions for 2023 commencing Term 2, 2023
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand Curriculum preferred.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide education and transition support for Year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicants will be:
- Fully registered teachers with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- Empathetic, flexible and a strong interest in pastoral care
- Able to build strong relationships with students, whānau and key stakeholders
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
- Confident working with students from Year 0 to year 14, prepared to work with students of all ages
Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.
Close date for applications Thursday 6 April
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Auckland South Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region and KidzFirst Hospital, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.
NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in both KidzFirst hospital and in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator
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Psychologist – Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit
Based in Penrose, Auckland
Rare opportunity for an agile and dynamic NZ registered psychologist
0.6 FTE (3 days per week) fixed term until December 2023
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people
A rare and rewarding opportunity for a challenge driven psychologist to work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team and be an ‘agent of change’ in the lives of rangatahi.
Who we are
Te Awa is a partnership between Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education – Te Kahu Tōī, to provide Intensive Wraparound Services to rangatahi aged between 11 and 17 years old with high and complex needs who are in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland area.
Te Awa is delivered by the Northern Health School and is located in Penrose, Auckland.
Intensive wrapround is a highly effective, evidence-based model that creates positive, sustainable change for young people, their family, caregivers, schools and communities.
The ten principles of wraparound are
- Family Voice and Choice
- Team Based
- Natural supports
- Collaboration
- Community based
- Culturally competent
- Individualised
- Strengths based
- Unconditional
- Outcomes based
What you will do
As the wraparound psychologist you are responsible for a variety of intensive clinical work including assessment, intervention, psychoeducation, advocacy and best practice recommendations to the wraparound team for each rangatahi based on their identified underlying needs.
You will work closely with the wraparound facilitators (in dyads) to build high engagement and rapport with the rangatahi, their whanau, caregivers and wider team.
While the model and processes are clear, you will be able to apply your own lens, expertise and have great opportunity to work creatively to effect real change.
There is a high level of autonomy and no two days are the same.
We offer
- A close-knit team and great office culture
- Small caseloads that allow you to work intensively
- Access to multiple layers of supervision and practice support
- A supportive management team with commitment to psychologist professional development
- Competitive remuneration
- Work/life balance with flexible working options negotiable
You will be
- A NZ registered psychologist
- Experienced in working with rangatahi, whanau and caregivers
- Confident working in Te Ao Māori and Pasifika cultures
- Able to build rapport and engagement with a range of young people, families and professional teams. Your interpersonal skills are second to none.
- An excellent communicator (written and verbal)
- A problem solver and creative thinker. Thinking outside the box comes naturally to you.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.
For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact
Amber Ryan – Te Awa Unit Manager, on 020 4077 8404 or email aryan@nhs.school.nz
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Te Awa Unit
Te Awa unit is intended for children and young people who are placed in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland region and who have high needs at home, in school and in the community. The students are usually between school years 7 and 11. The unit is in the Penrose area.
The service
A team of NHS teachers, psychologists, facilitators, mentors and support staff work with the young people and can provide two types of service:
- An assessment service that looks at identifying young people’s needs or at answering specific referral questions (function of behaviour, education assessment, therapeutic needs, summary report).
The assessment of the young person’s needs will determine whether these can be met locally, from existing services or whether additional intervention is required from Te Awa. If an additional intervention is not required, the Te Awa psychologist and deputy unit leader will share recommendations and information necessary for the young person’s social worker and/or care provider to arrange a successful transition. Te Awa’s involvement with the young person and their family/whanau will cease and the case will be closed.
- An intensive wraparound service, which aims at supporting young people:
- learn new skills and ways of behaving
- develop a healthy sense of personal identity
- engage successfully in education at a local school
- develop the skills necessary for building prosocial peer relationships
- enjoy a successful home life, including developing relationships with family/whanau and community
The wraparound process involves the young person, their family/whanau and their team. They meet regularly to agree goals and devise a collaborative plan that is implemented between meetings. Regular reviews take place monthly with goals reviewed and new needs prioritised, strategies discussed and action points agreed to by all participants. Once the plan’s goals have been met, the young person will be transitioned out of the service.
The service also runs a base classroom programme operating school terms and between the hours of 9am to 3pm daily. Up to six students work in the classroom area on individual learning programmes while education and individual assessments are undertaken to establish their needs. While they are taught strategies to manage themselves in other settings, not all young people receiving the service will physically attend the unit.
Referring a young person
At present, young people can be referred to Te Awa by Oranga Tamariki social workers, Reconnect and Youth Horizons Trust.
The Ministry of Education Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service, can at times refer a young person to the Te Awa unit where the young person is in the custody of Oranga Tamariki and would be better suited to this service.
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Intensive Wraparound Facilitator – Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit
Based in Penrose, Auckland
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people
A rewarding opportunity to work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team and be an ‘agent of change’ in the lives of rangatahi.
Who we are
Te Awa is a partnership between Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education – Te Kahu Tōī, to provide assessment and Intensive Wraparound Services to rangatahi in the care of Oranga Tamariki aged between 11 and 17 years old in the Auckland area.
Te Awa is delivered by the Northern Health School and is located in Penrose, Auckland.
This role is full-time during office hours Monday – Friday.
The wraparound facilitator role is responsible for leading and implementing the wraparound model and process. This is a highly effective, evidence-based model that creates positive, sustainable change for rangatahi, their whānau, caregivers, schools and communities.
The ten principles of wraparound are
- Family Voice and Choice
- Team Based
- Natural supports
- Collaboration
- Community based
- Culturally competent
- Individualised
- Strengths based
- Unconditional
- Outcomes based
While the model and processes are clear, you will be able to develop your own unique style and kaupapa in the role. There is a high level of autonomy and no two days are the same.
We offer
- A great team environment and culture
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Great opportunities for professional development
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working options
You will be
- Experienced in working with rangatahi, whanau and caregivers
- Confident working in Te Ao Maori and Pasifika cultures
- Able to build rapport and engagement with a range of rangatahi, whānau and professionals. Your interpersonal skills are second to none.
- An excellent communicator (written and verbal)
- A problem solver and creative thinker. Thinking outside the box comes naturally to you.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.
For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact
Amber Ryan – Te Awa Unit Manager, on 020 4077 8404 or email aryan@nhs.school.nz
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Te Awa Unit
Te Awa unit is intended for children and young people who are placed in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland region and who have high needs at home, in school and in the community. The students are usually between school years 7 and 11. The unit is in the Penrose area.
The service
A team of NHS teachers, psychologists, facilitators, mentors and support staff work with the young people and can provide two types of service:
- An assessment service that looks at identifying young people’s needs or at answering specific referral questions (function of behaviour, education assessment, therapeutic needs, summary report).
The assessment of the young person’s needs will determine whether these can be met locally, from existing services or whether additional intervention is required from Te Awa. If an additional intervention is not required, the Te Awa psychologist and deputy unit leader will share recommendations and information necessary for the young person’s social worker and/or care provider to arrange a successful transition. Te Awa’s involvement with the young person and their family/whanau will cease and the case will be closed.
- An intensive wraparound service, which aims at supporting young people:
- learn new skills and ways of behaving
- develop a healthy sense of personal identity
- engage successfully in education at a local school
- develop the skills necessary for building prosocial peer relationships
- enjoy a successful home life, including developing relationships with family/whanau and community
The wraparound process involves the young person, their family/whanau and their team. They meet regularly to agree goals and devise a collaborative plan that is implemented between meetings. Regular reviews take place monthly with goals reviewed and new needs prioritised, strategies discussed and action points agreed to by all participants. Once the plan’s goals have been met, the young person will be transitioned out of the service.
The service also runs a base classroom programme operating school terms and between the hours of 9am to 3pm daily. Up to six students work in the classroom area on individual learning programmes while education and individual assessments are undertaken to establish their needs. While they are taught strategies to manage themselves in other settings, not all young people receiving the service will physically attend the unit.
Referring a young person
At present, young people can be referred to Te Awa by Oranga Tamariki social workers, Reconnect and Youth Horizons Trust.
The Ministry of Education Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service, can at times refer a young person to the Te Awa unit where the young person is in the custody of Oranga Tamariki and would be better suited to this service.
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Payroll Officer – Grafton, Auckland
Full Time Permanent 48 weeks plus 4 weeks annual leave
New Zealand driving licence essential
Start date by negotiation
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
This role reports to the Northern Health School HR Manager. The position is based in our Auckland head office in Khyber Pass Road, Grafton however, flexibility for some off-site work is possible.
Employment of up to 300 staff results in multiple contracts during the year so the ideal candidate will need to possess strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and be able to schedule workflow deadlines.
Experience in the use of EdPay (NovoPay) is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.
Very attractive salary for the right person.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
Applications close 2 April 2023
For more information, please contact employment@nhs.school.nz
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Auckland Central Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
NHS teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in a variety of settings including online, community and/or their homes. Depending on their health needs, students may attend a NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition students back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit leader and supported by a teacher aide/admin administrator.
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Teacher Aides – Waikato South Unit
Two locations during school term time only, school holidays unpaid over and above the statutory annual leave
Start date by negotiation
Northern Health School is one of three regional health schools that support students who are currently unable to attend their regular school due to ill health.
The successful persons must possess a high degree of empathy and enjoy working with young people who are too unwell to attend their regular school due to mental or physical illness. Experience working with primary and secondary aged students an advantage.
Locations required:
- Te Awamutu: Monday and Wednesday 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Cambridge: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Possibility both positions could be undertaken by one person.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for these roles.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
Close date: Friday 17 March 2023
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Waikato South (Te Awamutu) Unit
i-Site Burchell Pavilion
1 Gorst Street
Te Awamutu 3800
The Waikato South Unit serves a wide rural area including Kawhia, Karapiro, Kihikihi, Otorohonga, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata, Tirau, Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Putaruru.
NHS teachers work with school age students in both hospital and in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers may visit students in their homes and depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
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Teacher Aide
Auckland Central Unit, Grafton
12 hours per week Monday to Thursday term time only. School holidays unpaid over and above the statutory annual leave.
Fixed Term until 12 December 2023
Start date by negotiation
Northern Health School is one of three regional health schools that support students who are currently unable to attend their regular school due to ill health.
The successful person must possess a high degree of empathy and enjoy working with young people who are too unwell to attend their regular school due to mental or physical illness.
Experience working with primary and secondary aged students an advantage.
Days required: Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 1.00pm, fixed term until 12 December 2023.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for these roles.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
Close date: 15 March 2023
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Auckland Central Unit
Grafton
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
Auckland Central teachers cover the central suburbs plus the eastern suburbs to Sylvia Park.
NHS teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in a variety of settings including online, community and/or their homes. Depending on their health needs, students may attend a NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition students back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit leader and supported by a teacher aide/admin administrator.
Download the full job description