We're excited to enhance our new and innovative specialised palliative care services by growing our team!

If you're passionate about supporting patients and their whānau/families to lead a quality life, we'd love to hear from you. Our organisation is built on strong values that create a supportive, inclusive, and meaningful workplace. 

We are currently seeking a Kaitātaki Equity Support to play a vital leadership role in our organisation. This pivotal position will focus on improving equity for our patients and their whānau, particularly within Māori, Pasifika and Rural communities.

You will be instrumental in:

• Strengthening our cultural competencies across the organisation
• Embedding our Māori and Pasifika Health Plans into everyday practice
• Supporting management and frontline teams to identify and reduce inequities in care 

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and help shape a culturally responsive and equitable palliative care service. 

About Hospice Whanganui

We are a patient/whānau-led service that operates 24/7, providing specialised palliative care across the Whanganui, Waimarino, and South Taranaki regions. What sets us apart is our nurse-led, hybrid model of practice that enables us to be agile and responsive to the evolving needs of our whānau and communities. Whether patients are at home, in hospital, in a facility, or in our inpatient unit, we provide compassionate, expert care where they choose to be. 

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about holistic care and improving health outcomes
• Confident working across all levels – from frontline staff to management and governance – to enhance learning opportunities and build capability
• Proactive, with strong time management and exceptional communication skills
• Well-versed in the health sector and politically astute to sector changes and developments
• Knowledgeable in and respectful of te reo me ōna tikanga
• Committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and leading the implementation of our cultural competency framework
• Aligned with and driven by our core values: 

Our Values:

• We always strive for the best – Excellence, Aspirational, Professional
• We do the right thing – Manaakitanga, Courage, Integrity
• We are stronger together – Kotahitanga, One Team, Partnership 

If you are ready to join a supportive and caring team, where your skills and passion for palliative care can truly make a difference, apply now! Hospice Whanganui is committed to supporting its staff and offering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a values-driven environment. 

Apply today to be a part of this dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent care to our communities! 

If you are interested in hearing more, please contact Teri Albert:  Tel: 06 349 0080 / Teria@hospicewhanganui.org.nz