Maori Cultural Advisor - Child Youth and Family
Taurawhiri - Maori Cultural Advisor, Child Youth and Family Mental Health Services - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata
- Based in North Shore
- Permanent opportunity
- Full-time role (40 hours per week)
Ko wai matou: Who we are
Te Whatu Ora Waitemata acknowledge the way we plan and make decisions and deliver services every day is based on our values of everyone matters; with compassion; better, best, brilliant and connected.
At Te Whatu Ora Waitemata, the Child & Youth Mental Health team offers expert support to young people both in rural and urban areas, and we are currently looking for Taurawhiri - Cultural Advisor. The Taurawhiri will assess the cultural needs of Maori patients, communicate those needs to the multidisciplinary team, initiate contact with family and arrange cultural interventions.
He angitutanga: The opportunity
The role will include:
- To lead the engagement of Māori Tāngata Whai te Ora and whanau in accessing services from Child, Youth and Family Mental Health services
- Deliver Tikanga Oranga/Cultural Assessments using Te Whare Tapa model of care, where appropriate providing recommendations on appropriate Maori cultural and clinical interventions
- To provide a holistic and indigenous Kaupapa Maori learning environment that supports traditional Maori principles and values
Nga He korero mou: What we are looking for
To ensure service delivery and outcomes are met you will need the following:
- Fluency in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga
- Strong understanding of the importance and meaning of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Knowledge of Maori Health models
- Experience in working with tangata whai ora
- Knowledge and practice of working with Maori whanau, iwi, hapu
If this sounds like you we welcome your application.
To view a copy of the Position Description click here.
For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact our Recruitment Consultant, Abigail Sana Matic via email
Job Number: WDHB18801