Kaiawhina at Hawke's Bay District Health Board (Hastings/Napier), Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent, Full time

80 hours per fortnight (1.FTE)

We are looking for a Kaiāwhina to join the Community Oral Health Service on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, energetic and has the ability to build rapport quickly with any individual or group and wider stakeholders of the Community Oral Heath team.

You will regard Whakawhanaungatanga as being important to you and within your service delivery. You will have a whānau-centred approach, enjoy working with tamariki and be passionate about Kaupapa Māori and developing your cultural connection to Māori.

You will be interested in Oral Health and contributing to the well-being of our Community, have excellent oral and written communication skills and a full NZ drivers licence.Te Reo Māori would be an advantage.

If making a difference with Māori is something you are passionate about we would love to hear from you!

For more information about the position please feel free to phone Jeanette Frechtling, Manager Oral Health & Child Development Services on 027 282 7903.

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

The Hawke’s Bay DHB in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our DHB values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

As per COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021, Hawkes Bay DHB requires ALL its employees to be both fully vaccinated against COVID-19 which now includes Boosters   .  For full details of eligibility please click HERE

Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.