Maori Cultural Advisor - Taurawhiri, Community West, Adult Mental Health

Taurawhiri - Māori Cultural Advisor

• Permanent, Full-time role
• Primarily Takapuna based
• Will be required on occasion to work across Te Whatu Ora Waitematā region

Do you have knowledge of tikanga, te reo Māori? Are you passionate about improving Hauora outcomes for Māori? Do you have what it takes to serve people who are recovering towards optimal mental health?

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā. Tēnā tātou katoa. He karanga tēnei ki te hunga e hiahia ana nei te tono mai ki tēnei tūranga e wātea ana, arā te taurawhiri ki Whītiki Maurea, He Puna Waiora ki Takapuna.

About the role

We are currently seeking an exceptional person to fill the above role primarily based at He Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit, North Shore Hospital, Takapuna. The main purpose of this position is to facilitate Hauora outcomes and support tangata whai i te ora Māori as they receive clinical care in a mental health setting. Operating with manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga principles, this role will see you providing advice, guidance, and support, through Māori cultural interventions to establish a safe, welcoming, and trusting environment for Māori people. This role will work closely with other Taurawhiri, Senior Taurawhiri, Kaumātua, Lived Experience Advisor, Whānau Advisor and Te Pae Ahurea Team Lead.

About You

The position suits a person who has a strong understanding and application of tikanga Māori; is proficient in te reo Māori; has a good understanding of Māori Models of Health - Te Whare Tapa Whā, Te Wheke, Te Pae Mahutonga; and is passionate about making a valuable contribution to Māori Mental health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will need to: 

• be passionate about health and wellbeing
• be self-motivated and mature in life’s challenging experiences
• live by whānau, hapū and Iwi values
• be able to converse in te reo Māori
• be competent in applying tikanga Māori and 
• have a full driver’s licence

A bonus would be:

• a qualification, training and/or experience applying tikanga Māori
• a qualification training and/or experience working in the Māori mental health and addictions sector

We will show you how to: 

• facilitate cultural interventions
• apply Hauora Māori Models in Mental Health and Addictions services

To be considered please apply directly online by clicking the 'apply' button in this advertisement.

For a copy of the Position Description, please click here

For further information please contact Pani Paora-Chamberlin at Pani.Paora-Chamberlin@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment enquiries please email Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Job Number: WDHB18884

Closing Date: 10 March 2026