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 two Taurawhiri - Cultural Advisors. 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