Public Health - Hawera
Based within community settings, the Kaihāpai Oranga role is integral to building sustainable, long-term partnerships with a range of iwi, Māori and community groups. With a dedication to seeing communities thrive, you will partner to deliver initiatives that eliminate health inequity and realise Pae Ora.
This position will be confident and agile working from an iwi/ Māori systems worldview, whilst also drawing on mainstream approaches. This role has a travel requirement across the Te Manawa Taki region.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention.
We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.About youYou have lived or significant experience working alongside underserved communities (eg: Tangata Whaikaha, whānau with experience in the Justice System, rural communities, transitional housing, LGBTQIA+).You are an acknowledged contributor to iwi and Māori communities and can demonstrate willingness, and ability, to build constructive/effective relationships with iwi and Māori communities and other stakeholders. Skills and ExperiencePassion for local tikanga, Te Reo Māori, history and stories and/or a willingness to develop this Established relationships with iwi and hapū in the area you will be working Demonstrated understanding of practices in health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention Technology skills and a willingness to learn new systems Excellent written communication skillsA commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and anti-racism practiceNew Zealand Drivers' Licence Willingness to travel across the region Demonstrate the highest standards of personal, and professional behaviourWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.