Tauraawhiri - Maaori Cultural Advisor (Full Time) Rapua Whaioranga Clinical Cultural Consultation and Liaison Team, Counties Manukau District at Counties Manukau District Health Board (South Auckland), Auckland

Permanent

Full Time

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines

Kotahi te kohao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero.

This Tainui whakatauaakii urges us to develop connections and to work in a collaborative and integrated way towards a common vision. Counties Manukau Integrated Mental Health and Addiction services vision is to improve health outcomes for Maaori, Pacifica and all tangata whaiora within our community. We are looking for energetic, forward thinking Tauraawhiri (Cultural Advisors) to work with our clinical teams who provide specialist care for tangata whaiora and whaanau across the lifespan, from mokopuna to kaumaatua.

You will be part of a virtual mobile consultation and liaison team with a base in Papakura with Rapua Te Ao Waiora. You will work across community Mental Health and Addictions to ensure the cultural needs of Maaori tangata whaiora and their whaanau are addressed and woven into their wellness plans. The role includes cultural assessment and treatment, advice and education for staff, tangata whaiora and whaanau and relevant cultural rituals such as poowhiri and whakatau. Culturally, you will be responsible to the Kaikookiri; Lead Cultural Advisor Mental Health and operationally to the Team Manager of Rapua Te Ao Waiora.

Strong networks in the Maaori community, problem solving and conflict resolution, education expertise, experience working with complex Maaori whaanau and knowledge of Maaori Health and/or Maaori Mental Health are desirable skills.

If you are passionate about working with us to support and grow strong, healthy and resilient Maaori whaanau in our community, then this mahi is for you.

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of tikanga Maaori

• Excellent communication skills in Te Reo Maaori and English in both oral and written form

• Confident use of IT systems

• Full driver’s licence

Please apply online by clicking on the Apply Now button.

To review the position description please click here. For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH20228859

Applications Close: 29 August 2022