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September 23, 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau
Manukau City
OTHER & FULL TIME
Kaimanaaki - Community Support Worker, Te Kaahui Ora Maaori Health
Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA
An opportunity for a highly motivated and passionate kaimanaaki has become available in the Te Kaahui Ora, Maaori Health service. We are a team of experienced nurses, social workers, and kaimanaaki who are dedicated to improving health outcomes for Maaori.
The kaimanaaki is primarily responsible for supporting Maaori through their healthcare journey ensuring the provision of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga, and ensuring service delivery is responsive to the needs of whānau. You will ensure effective whaanau engagement and participation in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of services. The position will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialist – Maaori, however will function as part of the wider Maaori Health. They will competently navigate both te ao Maaori and te ao Pakeehaa and be able to effectively develop and manage relationships to get the best outcomes for the individual and their whaanau.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent relational skills, the ability to work as a team member, is adaptable and flexible to change, loves a challenge, and has some experience in health (although not essential). In return we offer a supportive environment, and a team that is motivated and dedicated to making a difference for Maaori in healthcare, and professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
An opportunity for a highly motivated and passionate kaimanaaki has become available in the Te Kaahui Ora, Maaori Health service. We are a team of experienced nurses, social workers, and kaimanaaki who are dedicated to improving health outcomes for Maaori.
The kaimanaaki is primarily responsible for supporting Maaori through their healthcare journey ensuring the provision of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga, and ensuring service delivery is responsive to the needs of whānau. You will ensure effective whaanau engagement and participation in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of services. The position will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialist – Maaori, however will function as part of the wider Maaori Health. They will competently navigate both te ao Maaori and te ao Pakeehaa and be able to effectively develop and manage relationships to get the best outcomes for the individual and their whaanau.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent relational skills, the ability to work as a team member, is adaptable and flexible to change, loves a challenge, and has some experience in health (although not essential). In return we offer a supportive environment, and a team that is motivated and dedicated to making a difference for Maaori in healthcare, and professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A good understanding of Maaori health paradigms
- An understanding of the health system and some of the challenges for Maaori
- Fluent in Te Reo me ona Tikanga
- Full NZ driver’s licence (preferred)
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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