Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA
An opportunity for a highly motivated and passionate kaimanaaki has become available in the Te Kaahui Ora, Maaori Health service. We are a team of experienced nurses, social workers, and kaimanaaki who are dedicated to improving health outcomes for Maaori.
The kaimanaaki is primarily responsible for supporting Maaori through their healthcare journey ensuring the provision of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga, and ensuring service delivery is responsive to the needs of whānau. You will ensure effective whaanau engagement and participation in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of services. The position will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialist – Maaori, however will function as part of the wider Maaori Health. They will competently navigate both te ao Maaori and te ao Pakeehaa and be able to effectively develop and manage relationships to get the best outcomes for the individual and their whaanau.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent relational skills, the ability to work as a team member, is adaptable and flexible to change, loves a challenge, and has some experience in health (although not essential). In return we offer a supportive environment, and a team that is motivated and dedicated to making a difference for Maaori in healthcare, and professional development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good understanding of Maaori health paradigms
• An understanding of the health system and some of the challenges for Maaori
• Fluent in Te Reo me ona Tikanga
• Full NZ driver's licence (preferred)

Please apply online by clicking on the Apply Now button. To view the job description, please click here.
For more information, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202413547
Applications Close: 28 September 2024

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.