Wellness Advisor - Wellington Central

Building resilience and psychological wellbeing with individuals ,teams and workgroups through proactive interventions and education.
Conducting trauma informed mental health assessments for referred employees, within the time constraints of shift work and unplanned operational demands.
Implementing brief, evidence-based solution-focused mental health interventions with employees.
Delivering psychological first aid and trauma-informed interventions and to individuals and teams impacted by critical incidents , major operations or emergency events.
Providing expert guidance to leaders on a broad range of staff wellbeing and mental health issues.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

You will bring to the role:

Confidence and expertise in triage, case management, and mental health assessment and intervention.
Calm under pressure - you thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments and stay adaptable when plans change unexpectedly
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to connect one-on-one and present comfortably to groups.
Independence and initiative, paired with the ability to collaborate effectively when it counts.
Your people personality and commitment to teamwork - you're self-assured yet approachable, and your sense of humour will help you to build strong, positive relationships.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

A recognised professional qualification in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Counselling, with current registration and/or membership with the relevant professional body.
A current practising certificate and/or active professional body membership, as applicable.
A minimum of five years' post-graduate mental health clinical experience.
Additional Information

Applicants must reside in the Wellington region. The current home base is Wellington Central Police Station however you will also work from Lower Hutt Police Station.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).
Participation in an on-call roster is required, with the possibility of short-notice deployment in response to critical incidents or major operations. Overnight travel outside of your District may also be necessary.
A full New Zealand driver's licence is required. Travel within the District is expected, and a vehicle will be provided.
New Zealand Police provides support including payment of your annual practising certificate, monthly external professional supervision, a standby allowance for on-call duties, and travel allowances for overnight stays.
A comprehensive orientation will be provided, along with ongoing support.
Your Team Leader is based in Wellington, and your team is geographically dispersed across the Lower North and South Islands. As such, confidence in using technology to participate in virtual meetings, or a willingness to learn, is essential.
Applicants must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or hold New Zealand permanent residency.
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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