Māori Data Governance Lead

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Māori Data Governance Lead

Permanent | Full Time | Wellington

Who we are:

Our vision: hauora kounga mō te katoa, quality health for all.  

At Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission (Te Tāhū Hauora) we work with clinicians, providers and consumers to improve health and disability support services across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our goal is to ensure all groups get safe and high-quality care that matches their health needs, including improving access to care for those with needs that are not currently being addressed.

Te Tāhū Hauora is a Crown entity with a board responsible to the Minister of Health.

Join us as we partner with clinicians, providers and whānau to improve health and disability support services in Aotearoa. Read more about our values on our website.

The role:

This role is designed to facilitate, maintain and embed Māori Data Governance principles across Tāhū Hauora, HQSC workstreams, ensuring that data practices honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, advance equity, and align with Māori data sovereignty aspirations. You will lead efforts to support implementation of Māori Data Governance principles across the government sector and drive systemic change that prioritises tikanga Māori and improves health outcomes for Māori whānau, hapū, and iwi. Additionally, you will provide advice and guidance on the integration of Māori Data Governance across the organisation and support other initiatives as required by the organisation or team

About you:

This role requires you to have:

• Expertise in Māori health and data governance principles. 
• Proven experience working with Māori communities, embedding cultural frameworks and leading system-level changes in data governance and/or health equity. 
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare and governance is essential. 
• A strong understanding of best practice of Māori data collection, collation and analysis.

How to apply:

This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and addressing health inequities in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you have the passion and expertise to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the Seek portal (https://www.seek.co.nz/job/81310123?ref=cm-ui)

For more information, email people@hqsc.govt.nz.

Check out the position description below.

Applications close Monday, 27 January 2025.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications we may close the applications early. To ensure you are considered for this role, please submit your application early.

Salary band 18: $118,171 - $139,025