Kaitakawaenga - He Oranga Mate Waikawa - Central Region - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact for the community around you in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives 
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Kaitakawaenga role

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity  

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

We have the opportunity available to join our Community & Whānau Wellbeing team which forms part of our wider Te Ikaroa / Central regional team in a permanent, full-time role as a Kaitakawaenga.

Kaitakawaenga are highly skilled practitioners with a unique perspective of the community and an ability to connect with whānau experiencing barriers to accessing health services. The primary purpose of the role is to be responsible for the delivery of He Oranga Mate Waikawa, a gout treatment and prevention programme designed to meet the needs of tāne Māori in Hawke's Bay suffering from gout. Kaitakawaenga will support and advocate for clinical interventions based on need, providing a greater scope for service and engagement in Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay.

Mōu | About you 

You are an experienced Kaitakawaenga able to provide kaupapa Māori perspectives.  You will be experienced in the use of prevention and health promotion strategies to improve equity in the health system. You have experience engaging with whānau, pharmacy and general practices to support Tāne Māori with gout to achieve sustained self-management of their condition. You are skilled in developing relationships, networks and partnerships with Hawke's Bay communities and groups to improve education, support and treatment for Tāne Māori experiencing gout.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) and/or Community Support, Health Promotion Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience
• Current full New Zealand drivers licence
• Proven experience using Patient Management Systems such as ECA and Clinical Portal
• Experience working in the New Zealand health sector and with whānau who suffer with gout
• Able to facilitate group discussions at a high level with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in outreach work in the community, at clinics and in an office environment
• Knowledge and practice of tikanga Māori
• Ability to use Microsoft programmes
• Has an understanding of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@tewhatuora.govt.nz