Kaumatua for Forensics Community & Inpatient Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Porirua, Wellington
Part time
5 days ago

Location: Ratonga Rua o Porirua Campus

Contract: Permanent, Part Time - (0.50 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Kaumatua who is able to provide in depth guidance, advice, direction and support at clinical and cultural levels within Tāwhirimātea inpatient unit, Regional Rehabilitation services, Te Korowai Whariki, MHAIDS, in a role that reflects Te Ao Maori. This is a part time position is based in Tawhirimatea inpatient unit.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Korowai Whariki is part of the Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service, MHAIDS. Te Korowai Whariki covers the Central Region from Tairawhiti on the East Coast across to Whanganui and south to Wellington and Wairarapa. The service encompasses Central Region Forensic Inpatient and community services, Youth Forensic service and Regional Rehabilitation and Extended Care Inpatient Services.

About you

Our ideal applicant will be a highly motivated Maori cultural leader. Positive attributes include a knowledge of Tikanga, maintaining the Kawa and Kaupapa of the service and provide guidance to mental health services on issues relating to Tikanga Maori. You would also be a proficient speaker of Te Reo Maori, the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team. You can provide evidence of fostering good relationships, leadership and decision making with the ability to motivate and influence the practice of others.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 31st August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference:
MHA009-25

Location:
North Island - Wellington - Porirua


Job type:
Permanent Part time

Expertise:
Clinical - Mental Health - All values


Closes:
31-Aug-2025
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