Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Waikato Hospital
- 12 Months Fixed Term
- Part time; 32 hours per week
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
We are seeking an experienced Research Assistant/navigator to join our Māori Health research team here at Māori Health Services at Waikato Hospital.
The Whānau Hauora Integrated Response Initiative (WHIRI) was developed with a pro equity focus of providing health services and care to whānau accessing and re-engaging with the health system. Developed with a kaupapa lens, for Māori by Māori, WHIRI is a critical service in mitigating unmet needs for Māori and Pacific patients who receive care from a hospital service. WHIRI aligns with the highly successful Whānau Ora approach, focussing on the needs and goals of the whānau, centred on improving equity for Māori and other priority populations whilst being grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our WHIRI tuberculosis (TB) project aims to develop a Māori model of care to contribute to the control and elimination of TB in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in supporting new ways of working in the health system, to address inequities using the WHIRI model of care for whānau in the WHIRI TB study. This programme of work will embrace Mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori in order to be effective for our Māori communities and fulfil our Te Tiriti obligations.
Day to day: You will engage with people who have been diagnosed with TB and their whānau and contacts in conducting a needs-based assessment and provide appropriate education, resources and referrals according to the needs identified. You will also conduct a TB and social network survey with participants.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Contacting, engaging with, and consenting participants into the study
- Conducting the WHIRI, TB questionnaire and social network survey
- Following up identified areas of need (including referrals to services)
- Engaging with community stakeholders that support health and wellbeing needs
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About the Team/Service
Our team is the Māori Health Rangahau/Research team, part of Te Puna Oranga (Māori Health Service) at Waikato Hospital. Our goals are:
- Engaging in Kaupapa Māori research & evaluation
- Contributing towards opportunities for funding & scholarships
- Support & linking in Māori & Indigenous research and networks
- Building workforce development
- Developing innovative solutions based on research
About Hamilton
Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.
Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here
About you
As a research assistant/navigator to be considered for the role you’ll need:
- Tertiary degree with three years or more experience working in health or research
- Empathy, ability and confidence to engage people from a range of backgrounds.
- Understanding of Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori and the ability to engage appropriately in Māori settings
- Experience conducting interviews or survey’s with whānau or patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.