Oranga Coordinator - Treaty Partnership & Maori Engagement at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Auckland, parental leave cover, full-time, fixed term 1 Year
• Rostered / Rotating Shifts, Monday Sunday
• Improve the hospital journey for Māori patients and whānau.

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

As an Oranga Coordinator you will be working closely with Māori patients and whānau to provide support and guidance when presenting to the hospital and through the duration of their inpatient, outpatient, or community admission. You will work in active partnership with colleagues to identify any barriers to provision of excellent assessment and treatment, ensuring delivery of care incorporates a cultural lens during through their care journey.

This position plays a key role in ensuring Māori patients and whānau are empowered, have confidence in the service Te Toka Tumai provide them and trust the benefits to themselves, and their whānau. You will provide support and guidance to whānau, to help them develop their own coping mechanisms and strengthen their ability to support the patient in the post-discharge period.

This is a vital role within the wider Māori Health Provider Services team and are essential in bettering outcomes for Māori.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Team/Service

You will collaborate with a diverse team to ensure a unified service delivery approach and employ the Te Whare Tapa Wha model to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families, crucial for positive outcomes.

You will prioritise clear communication with patients, families, and hospital staff; engaging with external organisations for enhanced service access.

About you

As an Oranga Coordinator you will have commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and contribute to upholding our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

For this role, we are looking for Māori that have lived experience in community-based environments, cultural groups, Marae, Hāpu, Iwi, working in Māori health or social service providers. Youll have the ability to whakawhanaunga to form authentic, strong, meaningful connections with people and advocate for others in a mana enhancing way.

• A minimum NCEA L2 English and Maths
• Completion of Te Reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and/or Tikanga course
• Clean full drivers license
• Lived experience in community-based environments or cultural groups such as in marae settings, working in Māori health or social service providers

About the location

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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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie on belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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