Whaea - Te Korowai WhāRiki

Location : Ratonga Rua o Porirua Campus, Te Korowai Whariki

Contract : Part Time / Permanent - (0.75 FTE)

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 role

We have an opportunity for a Whaea Kaumatua who is able to provide in depth guidance, advice, strategic direction and support at clinical and cultural levels within Forensic and rehabilitation services, Te Korowai Whariki, MHAIDS, in a role that reflects Te Ao Maori.

This is a part time position covers both the Forensic and Rehabilitation based on the Ratonga Rua campus, Porirua

About our team

Te Korowai Whariki is part of the Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service, MHAIDS.

Te Korowai Whariki covers the Central Region from Tairawhiti on the East Coast across to Whanganui and south to Wellington and Wairarapa.

The service encompasses Central Region Forensic Inpatient and community services, Youth Forensic service and Inpatient Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services.

About you

Our ideal applicant will be a highly motivated Maori cultural leader.

Positive attributes include a knowledge of Tikanga, maintaining the Kawa and Kaupapa of the service and provide guidance to mental health services on issues relating to Tikanga Maori.

You would also be a proficient speaker of Te Reo Maori, the ability to work independently and / or as part of a team.

You can provide evidence of fostering good relationships, leadership and decision making with the ability to motivate and influence the practice of others.

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 Maori, 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 by 7th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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