Kaiāwhina - Central Region - NPHS (Part-Time) at Te Whatu Ora, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Kaiāwhina role
• Location: Napier
• Permanent, Part-Time (0.8FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have the opportunity available to join our Te Ikaroa regional team as a Kaiāwhina in a permanent, part-time role.

Kaiāwhina support the promotion and protection the health and hauora of communities, with particular emphasis for Māori and other priority populations. Kaiāwhina uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity principles to enable individuals, whānau and communities to achieve health and wellbeing.

The primary purpose of the role is to work effectively with children and their whānau and provides advice and support. Provide advocacy and support to children and their whānau to access appropriate health and social services and will develop a wide knowledge of services, establishing relationships with the networks of health and social service providers involved with children and young people.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The 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 you

You'll be able to work collaboratively across the NPHS and organisational boundaries. You come with a strong drive to deliver and take personal responsibility and have an understanding of organisational dynamics and able to work effectively in a complex multi-professional workplace.

• NCEA level 2 or equivalent undergraduate certificate or diploma
• Previous experience working in the health sector or school environment including experience working with children and young people
• Current full New Zealand drivers' licence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
• With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment

Working for Health New Zealand

Health 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 26 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.