Kaimahi Hauora Māori

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
 
Location
Christchurch, Canterbury
 
Full job description
1 x Permanent full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) and 1 x casual opportunity
Use your passion for advocacy and support in helping tūroro (patients) through the hospital system
Initially hours of work to be Monday - Friday 0800 -1630, however this role will be responsible for a late shift in the future this can be discussed further at interview stage.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Every day is different. As a valued member of the Hauora Māori team, you become part of the Multi Disciplinary Team, Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health professionals just to name a few. We work together to reach the best outcome for the tūroro and whānau.

This role's primary responsibility is to assist tūroro (patients) through the hospital system and make the journey as smooth as possible. Be present, with tūroro permission, at appointments or bedside consultations to be a set of ears for the tūroro or whānau. Put in place where and when required and with tūroro permission, community supports.

As we have both a full time permanent and casual vacancy please indicate which role you are interested in in your cover letter.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

To assist in developing an environment of opportunity and choice for tūroro and whānau consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Provide guidance, support, and facilitation to Māori patients to deliver a quality bi-cultural service
Record and complete in a timely manner, patient interactions in clinical records to agreed standards to aid treatment planning
Provide Health information/education to Māori patients and whānau to enhance recovery and support positive changes in behaviours
Build and maintain collaborative relationships for benefit of Māori patients and whānau
About You

Your skills will include:

Intermediate computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated and able to multitask
Work with a wide range of people and organisations
An understanding and knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori
Demonstrate a high level of personal discipline and professionalism
Substantial experience in Māori health or social sectors, and community development is desirable
However we want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:5+pm on 6th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

 
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