Senior Kaihapai Oranga - Waikato / Taupo - Te Manawa Taki - Nphs

Join a team of passionate public health professionalsPlay a critical role in transforming the future of health as a Senior Kaihapai OrangaLocated in : Waikato / TaupoHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.About the RoleAs a Senior Kaihapai Oranga, you will provide coaching and mentoring support for Kaihapai Oranga colleagues, and contribute to wider planning, coordination, reporting and collective impact across NPHS and communities.

Based within community settings, the Senior Kaihapai Oranga is integral to building sustainable, long-term partnerships with a range of iwi, Maori and community groups.This role is complementary to the people and performance responsibilities of the Community and Whanau Wellbeing Team Leader and Hauora Maori Tumatanui leadership.It is a full time permanent opportunity based in Waikato / Taupo.

About the Team / Service / LocationThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga / wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention.

We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.About youAs a Senior Kaihapai Oranga, you will be confident and agile working from an iwi / Maori systems worldview, whilst also drawing on mainstream approaches.You have lived experience or significant experience working alongside underserved communities.

Your previous experience should demonstrate your ability to apply matauranga Maori, critical thinking and using sound judgment to develop advice, options and support delivery of work programmes.A tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, social science, education, Maori studies or related fields or equivalent experiencePassion for local tikanga, history and stories and / or a willingness to develop thisMinimum 5 years' experience in public health, community development or a related roleClean NZ Driver LicenceWillingness to travel across the regionPassion for Te Reo Maori and / or a willingness to develop skills in thisEstablished relationship with iwi and hapu in the area you will be working inWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 4 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillayat

• Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.Job detailsJob Reference : Job Reference : HNZ /
• Location : North Island - Waikato - HamiltonNorth Island - Waikato - Taupo DistrictNorth Island - Waikato - TaupoJob type : Job type : Permanent Full timeExpertise : Non-clinical - Public Health - Public Health

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