Allied Professions Lead - Hauora Maori

Location This role will be based at Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Hospital, with occasional support required across various locations in the Greater Wellington region. Contract This is a permanent, part-time position (0.7 FTE / 28 hours per week). About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to serving the health needs of all New Zealanders. We aim to create a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are excited to present an equity leadership opportunity within our Allied Professions Leadership team, working across Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley (CCHV). This permanent, part-time role (24-28 hours per week) is ideal for an individual with experience in health or a related field, who possesses a strong understanding of te ao Māori and tikanga. The primary focus of this role is to lead and influence positive outcomes for whānau Māori through collaboration with Allied Health Scientific and Technical leaders and kaimahi within CCHV. The successful candidate will also oversee a work program aimed at growing our Māori Allied Professions workforce to ensure it accurately reflects our communities and supports the development of cultural competence across the Allied Professions. This senior leadership position will report to the Chief Allied Health Technical and Scientific Officer, with a dotted reporting line to the General Manager Māori Provider Services. The role requires presence at Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Hospital, with occasional travel to support activities at other Greater Wellington locations. About the Team/Service/Location You will become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team representing a diverse array of allied health professions. Collaboration with various Allied Profession leadership roles, Māori Provider Services, Mana Whenua of this rohe, and other key internal and external stakeholders will be crucial. We are committed to providing cultural support, supervision, and professional development opportunities to help you succeed in this role and continue your growth. About You We are looking for someone with experience in providing equity leadership to guide the Allied, Scientific, or Technical workforce at all levels. Your understanding of Te Ao Māori and the knowledge you bring will be highly valued. Effective communication skills and the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of audiences will be essential in creating connections that empower and drive kaupapa Māori capability, competence, and service initiatives. This position may be well-suited for an individual seeking to balance clinical hours with a new opportunity or for those looking for part-time work. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our workforce is central to our mission. We are committed to being good employers and upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. A diverse and inclusive workforce positions us to better understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by 11 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.