Maori Cultural Advisor, Taurawhiri - He Puna Waiora
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
For further information about the role please contact Pani Paora-Chamberlin, Team Lead at pani.paora-chamberlin@waitematadhb.govt.nz
To view a copy of the Position Description click here.
For recruitment enquiries please email Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email
Job Number: WDHB18801
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
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
Closing Date: 23 May 2025