Mori Health Directorate Location: Either Nelson or Blenheim Tenure: 2-year, fixed-term 0.6FTE (48 hours a fortnight) Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ng mhiohio e p ana ki tnei mahi (About this position) Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough (formerly NMDHB) is seeking applications for the exciting role of Pouherenga within our Mori Health Directorate. The role could be based in either Nelson or Blenheim and will have a district-wide focus. The position will provide leadership on matters pertaining to tikanga Mori and will report directly to the Interim GM Maori and Vulnerable Populations and the Group Director Operations - Hospital and Specialist Services.

All applicants must be competent in te reo Mori and have a sound understanding of tikanga Mori, as the appointee will take a leadership role around pwhiri / whakatau at organisational events that connect in with our Mori communities and local marae. The role will also provide bicultural education on Mori values and beliefs to improve the cultural responsiveness of our staff to the Mori community, patients and their whnau accessing hospital related services. Ko wai he kaitono ttika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?) As Pouherenga you will actively support the facilitation of wananga and noho marae for Mori staff development in te reo and tikanga within our organisation.

In many ways this role is the korowai for Mori health and our organisation on matters pertaining to tikanga. You will also work in part with patients and whnau that access our hospital-based services. Having an established understanding and network of our local Mori communities would be an advantage.

This role would suit someone with experience possibly in teaching, or social services, or a health background. The ability to work as a member of a team will be essential. mtou rp (About our team) Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south.

Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelsons and Marlboroughs largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it.

We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. tahi atu mhiohio (More Information) https://www.

youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA Me phea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?) For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacanciesnmdhb.govt.

nz or ph. 03-539-5746. For role specific information please contact.