Taurawhiri - Maaori Cultural Advisor (Full Time) Rapua Whaioranga - Mental Health & Addictions at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines

• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style

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 services users within our community. We are looking for energetic, forward thinking Taurawhiri (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 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, service users and whaanau and relevant cultural rituals such as powhiri and whakatau. Culturally, you will be responsible to the Timu Tikanga; Lead Cultural Advisor and operationally to the Team Manager of Rapua Te Ao Waiora.

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills in Te Reo and English in both oral and written form 
• Strong networks in the Maaori community
• experience working with complex Maaori whaanau
• confident use of IT systems
• knowledge of Maaori Health and/or Maaori Mental Health are desirable skills.
• Full, clean drivers licence

Benefits:

• Free parking onsite
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

This role is based at Awhinatia Health – 5/19 Great South Road, Papakura.

If you are passionate about working with us to support and grow strong, healthy and resilient Maaori whaanau in our community, please send your application please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To view a position description, please click here.

For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz

Position number: CMH202312495

Closing date: 21 December 2023