Kaupapa Maori Care Coordinator - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Kaupapa Maori Care Coordinator- 12 month Maternity CoverOtago Community HospicePart Time Fixed TermOtago12 month Maternity Cover | Dunedin-based | 0.8 FTE (negotiable)Are you passionate about Maori health and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of turoro and whanau navigating the journey of serious illness and end-of-life care?

Otago Community Hospice (OCH) is seeking a Kaupapa Maori Care Coordinator to support our commitment to delivering culturally safe and holistic palliative care services for Maori, Pacific peoples, and their whanau.

This is a unique and rewarding role that combines professional healthcare knowledge, cultural support, and whakawhanaungatanga.In this role, you will : Provide cultural guidance and advice that reflects Te Ao Maori and Ngai Tahu tikanga.Ensure Maori and Pacific turoro and their whanau receive specialist palliative care that aligns with their cultural values and wishes.Undertake holistic assessments and develop care plans with turoro and their whanau that reflect their goals and identity.Collaborate as part of a skilled interdisciplinary hospice team, based in Dunedin and serving the wider Otago region.Support and educate OCH staff to deepen their understanding of Te Ao Maori, tikanga Maori, and culturally safe practice.Build and strengthen connections with iwi, hapori Maori, and Maori and Pacific health providers.We are looking for someone who brings : A relevant health or social services qualification and current registration (e.g. nursing, social work, allied health etc).

Understanding of Te Ao Maori, tikanga Maori, and ideally, proficiency in Te Reo Maori.Cultural leadership and relationship-building skills.A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity in palliative care.Experience working alongside Maori and Pacific communities, ideally in a health setting.A role where your cultural expertise is valued and central to the care we provide.Supportive, inclusive work environment.Opportunities for professional development, supervision, and cultural mentorship.

The chance to shape service delivery and contribute to system for better Maori health outcomes.

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