Cultural Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Child Development Service
• Southland Hospital
• Salary band $72,074 - $86,719 p.a. pro rata
• Permanent, part-time opportunity 0.3FTE (12 hours per week)

Join a welcoming and motivated team!

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

You will be based in our Child Development Service/Ratoka Whakapuāwai Tamaiti at Southland Hospital, and you will be involved in:

• working alongside tamariki and their whānau in collaboration with the other members of the Child Development team to provide culturally appropriate support, to implement person centred interprofessional plans of care and to ensure that services meet their needs
• increasing and strengthening the resilience of Māori in their identity and knowledge of Tikanga Māori and to work to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate care
• meeting the ongoing and changing identified needs of tamariki, in partnership with their whānau and carers, in a timely manner, considering their unique cultural and social environment
• supporting Allied Health professionals and other staff in the provision of care for outpatient and community based tamariki and whānau of Southern District Health Board
• facilitating and assist with the promotion and co-ordination of cultural development and training for Child Development Staff
• promoting Tikanga and cultural safety of staff
• working in an interdisciplinary clinical team, liaising appropriately with relevant health care professionals and others involved with the child/whānau, including external agencies.

This team is committed to delivering a service of the highest standard and we offer access to regular professional development and peer support.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Our Child Development team is a close knit and supportive team with a mix of skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to innovative practice and strive to provide an equitable and evidence-based service for children and their whānau.

About you

This is a role for someone with energy and enthusiasm to assist with engaging and supporting Māori patients/whānau referred to the Child Development Service, in a culturally appropriate way.

To be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of referral pathways; an ability to advocate and educate; and the ability to communicate widely and effectively are attributes that are required for this position
• Qualifications in Māori studies or equivalent experience with Kaupapa Māori Systems
• Knowledge of Tikanga Māori with proficiency/learning in Te Reo Māori and the Māori world view - whakapapa, whānau, hapū, iwi is recommended
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Be a great team player, with the confidence to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team
• Hold a current, clean, and full New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Previous experience working with tamariki and families is preferred but not essential
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand or have a work visa/permit

Working at 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 apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday, 1 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website