Pouhāpai - Whānau Engagement and Experience Specialist
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
- New Plymouth, Taranaki
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are seeking a courageous person who is inspired by te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Will you challenge the status quo to bring ground-breaking ideas into reality?
- Do you want to be part of transforming our health and disability system and services in Taranaki?
- This position is based in New Plymouth but would need to cover the Hāwera Hospital with opportunities to support Taranaki Base Hospital.
- A fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibility where you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes and provide leadership within the health workforce.
- Supported in your professional development.
- Participates confidently in te ao Māori and has a working knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
- Understands the dimensions of Māori health and health practices and can apply kaupapa Māori models of health in practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, part of a team, and across departments.
- Able to build networks and relationships throughout the Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, primary care services, and across sectors.
- Ability to cope with a high and varied workload including uncertain and emergency situations.
- Demonstrates excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Always demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality.