Community Liaison - Māori

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time

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 

The purpose of this role is to provide support and guidance for Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) Tāngata Whaiora needing community support services. This is an exciting opportunity to implement Te Ao Māori ways that support Tāngata Whenua and their whanau to navigate health and support services by working with nga Kaupapa Māori and NGO service. The full salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.

About the Team/Service Location 

This role sits under the wider MHAID Service in our Māori Mental Health Team reporting to the Director Māori. You will be part of an innovative, dynamic team that advocate for Tāngata Whaiora and whanau to ensure any inequities are being addressed by MHAIDS or Hospital / secondary health services. We are passionate about what we do, ensuring that our patients are receiving quality healthcare.

About you 

You will have proven ability to build constructive relationships across health community networks and providers in Te Awakairangi rohi. You will be able to demonstrate awareness of equity issues and have an understanding of Te Ao Māori (Māori world view and practices such as Whanau ora) principles when working with Tāngata Whenua. 

• Can negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups
• Proven ability to practice Te Ao Māori values, Manaakitanga, Whakawhanautanga and Kotahitanga that build and sustain effective relationships 
• Well established local networks
• Significant work knowledge in social support services. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

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 embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.