Nurse Specialist Maori Health Te Puriri o Te Ora

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders, with a particular focus on delivering advanced nursing care and culturally responsive support to whanau Maori. We are dedicated to leading initiatives aimed at removing systemic barriers in healthcare and fostering the development of culturally safe practices across our clinical teams. About the Role Te Puriri o Te Ora, the northern regional cancer and blood service located in Te Toka Tumai, is seeking a Nurse Specialist in Maori Health. In this role, you will combine your clinical nursing expertise with a strong advocacy for Maori health to support whanau Maori throughout their cancer care journey. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to identify and eliminate systemic barriers, influence culturally safe practices, and implement patient and whanau-centric models of care. Your responsibilities will include providing direct nursing care as appropriate, coordinating care, navigating the health system, collaborating with community providers, and building capability across the workforce. As a leader in our team, you will integrate Tikanga Maori into your practice while mentoring others to address the holistic needs of whanau Maori. Additionally, you will contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives focused on health equity. About the Team / Service / Location Join our kaupapa-driven team dedicated to achieving equity for whanau Maori across the cancer continuum. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across various regional settings. If you're interested in learning more about living and working in Auckland, we encourage you to explore the local community. About You We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving Maori health outcomes and is comfortable navigating both clinical and cultural landscapes. To succeed in this role, you will need: - Registration as a New Zealand Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate - A minimum of five years of nursing experience - Whakapapa Maori and/or a strong commitment to Maori health equity - An understanding of Maori models of health and the ability to incorporate Tikanga Maori into your practice - Experience working independently as well as collaboratively within clinical teams - A willingness to engage in learning te reo Maori and Te Ao Maori if you have not already begun this journey Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare to the people of Aotearoa. We value diversity and inclusion, which helps us better reflect and serve our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For any inquiries regarding the role, please contact Jade Cowley at jade.cowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they arrive and may conduct interviews before the closing date. We look forward to your application.