Community Liaison - Maori

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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe purpose of this role is to provide support and guidance for Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) Tangata Whaiora needing community support services.

This is an exciting opportunity to implement Te Ao Maori ways that support Tangata Whenua and their whanau to navigate health and support services by working with nga Kaupapa Maori and NGO service.

The full salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.About the Team / Service LocationThis role sits under the wider MHAID Service in our Maori Mental Health Team reporting to the Director Maori.

You will be part of an innovative, dynamic team that advocate for Tangata 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 youYou 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 Maori (Maori world view and practices such as Whanau ora) principles when working with Tangata Whenua.Can negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groupsProven ability to practice Te Ao Maori values, Manaakitanga, Whakawhanautanga and Kotahitanga that build and sustain effective relationshipsWell established local networksSignificant work knowledge in social support services.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click - apply now.

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