July 23, 2024

Hato Hone St John

Kaikohe

PART TIME

Project Researcher Te Manawaroa

Company Description
Ko wai mātou - About us:
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Northland (Kaikohe preferred) location and WFH flexibility
20 hours a week
Salary + range of member benefits
Flexible, supportive, and collaborative culture on offer!

Job Description
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
The Te Manawaroa study aims to reduce barriers for Māori to access ambulance services by implementing a culturally designed, community-based first responder model in Kaikohe. This project, a collaboration between Te Rōpū Manawaora (Kaikohe, Māori advisory board), Auckland University of Technology, and Hato Hone St John, seeks to improve equity and clinical effectiveness of rural emergency medical services.
Join our team at Hato Hone St John as a Te Manawaroa Project Researcher. Reporting to the Head of Māori Health and Equity in this role, you will be working closely with the Clinical Evaluation, Insights, and Research Manager, as well as Operations colleagues to actively oversee and participate in all facets of the Te Manawaroa research.
As a key point of contact for Kaikohe you will undertake ongoing whakawhanaungatanga in Kaikohe with the Te Rōpū Manawaora and ensure co-design of the implementation and evaluation of the Te Manawaroa mana Māori motuhake model of Emergency Medical Services health delivery.
A doctoral degree is not required for this role, however, experience is qualitative Kaupapa Māori research is essential.

Qualifications
Ko wai koe - About you:
We are seeking researcher to support the Te Manawaroa Project. As a member of the Māori Health and Equity team, this role involves whanaungatanga, assisting with the preparation of ethics committee applications, recruitment of participants for project evaluation, facilitating and analysing data, and supporting our ongoing engagement with stakeholders.
In this role, we are seeking a researcher with:

Knowledge of Kaupapa Māori research
Experience in qualitative research (required)
Experience in completing literature reviews and written reports
Experience in integrating te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and/or research contexts
Can work autonomously and ask for support when required
Ability to communicate and present information effectively
Understands and is committed to the principles set out in He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

When applying for this position, kindly note that your curriculum vitae will be forwarded to the Health Research Council for approval. The Health Research Council is funding the project, and further details can be found at https://www.hrc.govt.nz/resources/research-repository/implementing-te-manawaroa-first-responders

Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 10th November 2024
For further information please contact Letitia O'Loughlin on 0272271900 or Letitia.oloughlin@stjohn.org.nz for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
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Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.