Maori Whanau Advisor - Kaimanaaki Whanau
Māori Whānau Advisor - Kaimanaaki Whānau
- Whitiki Maurea – Waitematā Māori Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Lived Experience & Whānau Advisory Team
- Permanent Full-time position (1 FTE)
- Monday to Friday
- Auckland regional role (Counties, Auckland & Waitematā)
Whītiki Maurea weaves together mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and evidence-based clinical practice to support tangata whai i te ora and whānau in achieving best possible health outcomes.
Join us in contributing to an equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system. This mahi aims to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and you can be part of it…
Why become a Whānau Advisors?
Whānau advisors aim to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of whānau as they support their loved ones through recovery within mental health and/or addiction services. Discover what whānau require and expect from our services and collaborate with staff and management to access specific supports or implement improvements for better care and treatment across all our services.
As a Whānau Advisor, you will:
- Value all whānau voices collected and shared with us
- Ensure accurate representation of whānau voices and views in relevant forums
- Provide advice on service planning and improvements based on actual whānau experiences
- Identify and recommend significant improvements to the Whitiki Maurea Services leadership team
Skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā weako
- Must have experience supporting a whānau member with mental health/addiction issues and their engagement with health services
- Able to engage with whānau and advocate for their needs to various healthcare professionals
- Understands and is committed to the principles of recovery from mental health challenges
- Practices resilience and wellbeing strategies personally and at work
- Clear verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Confident in using Microsoft suite applications
- Holds a current NZ driver’s license (minimum a ‘restricted’)
Come and join us - Nau mai, uru mai
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, which will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa for generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining 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.
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 improved access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion - Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai
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 lives, 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.
If you are interested in the position please apply directly online at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting job number WDHB16263 or click the “apply now” button on this page.
Please contact Jackie Kenyon, Lived Experience Professional Lead on Jacqueline.kenyon@waitematadhb.govt.nz if you have queries about this role.
If you need assistance with your online application please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
Please click here to view the Job Description
Closing date: 15 May 2024
Job Number: WDHB16263
