Kaumatua
- A stunning Wharenui holding the mauri of Manawanui
- A vibrant respectful young workforce that looks to you for cultural leadership and manākitanga
- Based on the beautiful Whatua Kaimarie Marae in Point Chevalier with easy access to the North Western motorway and free on-street parking
- Permanent, full time – 40 Hours per week
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Manawanui is a Community Māori Mental Health Service that serves Māori tangata whai-i-te-ora from across the Te Toka Tūmai Directorate. The kaumātua role is essential to maintaining the tikanga of our marae and service. The kāumatua works with our full multi-disciplinary team to provide cultural advice and guidance for kaimahi and to ensure tangata whai-i-te-ora receive high-quality, clinical AND cultural care.
The Kāumatua role is a crucial part of our equity strategy. Working in partnership with the Manawanui leadership team, you will utilise Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your practice to promote best cultural practice within the service and across the Directorate. Your cultural leadership, expertise and support for the range of cultural workers across Kāhui o te Ihi will help to create a strong and responsive cultural workforce to meet the needs of Māori.
Most importantly, you will be well looked after with an abundance of aroha by a whanau of kaimahi that are waiting for the right kaumatua to lead us.
If you know anyone or you are interested in the position, call Katrina Wahanui 021542704 to korero.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- Fluency in Te Reo me ona tikanga
- Leadership skills with the ability to negotiate
- Confident and competent in cultural rituals and ability to share cultural knowledge
- Understands, articulates and utilises Te Tiriti o Waitangi to advance Maori health aspirations
- Comfortable working with a range of different disciplines
- Ability to work unsupervised
This is a full-time position, 8am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, however part-time hours can be negotiated.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Smith - Recruitment Consultant at jadeelizab@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
