Kaiawhina

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. At our core, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare and fostering an inclusive, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are excited to offer a full-time, permanent position within Te Ara Hauora, our Māori Health Unit located at Dunedin Hospital. This role is part of the secondary care Kaupapa Māori General Health service, which includes a team of three Kaiawhina. Our unit is integrated with the wider Māori Health team, Te Kahui Māori, which also encompasses Te Huinga Tahi based at Southland Hospital, as well as the secondary care Kaupapa Māori Mental Health Services, Te Oranga Tonu Tanga and Te Korowai Hou Ora. In this role, you will be an essential member of a dedicated team focused on supporting Māori patients and their whānau throughout their inpatient experience at Dunedin Public Hospital. About You We are looking for candidates who possess the following essential qualifications and attributes: - A tertiary qualification in Māori studies or equivalent experience with Kaupapa Māori systems - Knowledge of Tikanga Māori, along with proficiency or a willingness to learn Te Reo Māori and an understanding of the Māori worldview, including whakapapa, whānau, hapū, and iwi - Strong connections and experience within Māori communities - Demonstrated skills in supporting cultural competencies If you have a deep understanding of Māori culture and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. We value the unique strengths each individual brings to our team and are committed to supporting your growth and development within the organization. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing outstanding healthcare. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and meet the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 15 June 2025. Should you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to James Boyd at james.boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. Please note that we only accept online applications through our website.