Kaiwhakahaere Maori - Equity Lead
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Developing clinical strategies
- Identifying equity gaps
- Contributing to strategic decisions
What they ask for
Tertiary qualification in social or health or equivalent (minimum 3 years) experience; 3+ years in health or Māori health development; established networks with Māori communities; Te Ao Māori fluency or working towards; current unencumbered New Zealand driver's licence.
- 3+ yrs experience
- Master's degree
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
- Māori
About the job
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This is achieved through a targeted strategy approach, by building strong Iwi / Māori / whānau and patient relationships, ensuring quality system improvements, Māori workforce planning through the Affirmative Action Plan and a Te Tiriti approach to equity across our organisation.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EFor more information on living and working in Northland click %3Ca style=%22background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 122, 183);text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/northland/%22 data-mce-href=%22https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/northland/%22%3Ehere%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EAbout you%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3ETo be successful in this role you will be 100% committed to eliminating inequities and achieving the best outcomes for Māori, have confidence and fluency in Te Reo me ona Tikanga Māori o Te Tai Tokerau. You will:%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHave a tertiary qualification in social or health or equivalent (minimum of 3 years) experience and/or training in relevant discipline social, business or health management%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHave a minimum of 3 years working within health and/or Māori health development role%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHave demonstrated established networks with Māori communities, stakeholders and organisations%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHave Te Ao Māori fluency or working towards%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EEmergent to competent in Te Reo me ona Tikanga Māori%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHold a current an unencumbered New Zealand driver’s licence%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EA postgraduate degree in leadership / management or education in change management strategies and/or frameworks is desirable but not essential.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EWorking at Health New Zealand%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EHealth 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%3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3E. %3C/strong%3EWe welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3EHow to Apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3ETo apply please click “%3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3Eapply now%3C/strong%3E.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by %3Cstrong style=%22box-sizing:border-box;%22%3E26 November 2026.%3C/strong%3E If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at %3Ca style=%22background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 122, 183);text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22mailto:NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz%22 data-mce-href=%22mailto:NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz%22%3ENL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cem style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.%3C/i%3E%3C/em%3E%3C/p%3E
Job Details
Job: Hauora Maori
Primary Location: NTL-Whangarei
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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