## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Permanent full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week), hours of work are 13 :
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- Be a
- voice for tamariki and whanau Maori when they need it most
- Based at Christchurch Health Campus
- Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.
- About the Role
- We're seeking a compassionate and confident Hauora Maori Worker to join our Children's Emergency Department team.
In this role, you'll provide whanau-centred, culturally safe support for tamariki Maori and their whanau during what can be a stressful and emotional time.
You'll help ensure that te ao Maori values, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles are embedded in every aspect of care.As a Hauora Maori Worker, you'll :
Support tamariki Maori and their whanau to feel safe, respected, and understood while in hospital care.Advocate for the needs and wellbeing of whanau Maori, helping them navigate the ED process with clarity and confidence.Provide cultural guidance and uphold tikanga Maori within a child-focused clinical environment.Strengthen connections between whanau, clinical teams, and Maori Health Services.Contribute to equity-focused initiatives to improve outcomes for tamariki Maori.This role requires empathy, calmness, and the ability to engage effectively with children, whanau, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.About YouYour skills will include :A strong understanding of te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori.Experience supporting tamariki and whanau Maori in health, education, or community settings.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.A calm, caring presence and ability to support whanau during times of stress.A genuine commitment to improving hauora and equity for tamariki Maori.Relevant qualifications orexperience in Maori health, social services, community work, or child / familysupport are an advantage.However we want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply for the role please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on
30th NovemberIf you have any questions about the role, please contactAlex JayatPlease note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.| Location : | Christchurch |#J-
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