Kaiwhakamaru

Job Category: Community Services and Development

• Strategic part time role

ABOUT THE ROLE

Waipuna Hospice is looking for a passionate and energetic person to join our team as Kaiwhakamaru; which means the ' "the protector of tūroro in our care"

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, The Kaiwhakamaru role will provide awhi & tautoko for tūroro Māori and their Whānau as well as engage in opportunities to increase knowledge of Mātauranga Māori with the wider Waipuna Hospice whanau. We are looking for someone with established relationships with M ā ori networks (marae, hapu and iwi) and can bring personal knowledge skills and experience to the policies and practices of Waipuna Hospice.

This exciting opportunity is suitable for someone with experience in the health or education sector, or similar. A high level of knowledge of te reo me ōna tikanga and working knowledge and experience in Te Tirirti O Waitangi and Tikanga Māori is required. As well as excellent communication skills you will have a background working with people from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.

With a strategic focus, this role is part of an interdisciplinary team and will enhance Waipuna Hospice service delivery to M ā ori patients and wh ā nau through contributions to care delivery / case management, education, cultural support to staff, policy development and quality activities. Our Kaiwhakamaru will support ongoing links with local, regional and national Māori community groups.

We are developing our cultural strategy and capacity to meet the cultural needs of our community, if you think you have some components to offer, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• High level of knowledge of te reo me ōna tikanga
• Tertiary Qualification in Māori, Social Sciences, Education or similar
• Experience in the Health or education sector or similar
• Experience facilitating groups / meetings
• Managing conflict
• Developing therapeutic relationships
• Ability to manage multiple and at times competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Commitment to Interdisciplinary Team work
• Demonstrated cultural competence
• Commitment to own professional development

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Waipuna Hospice we are fully committed to provide ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff. We pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment and excellent working conditions.

Coupled with maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes discounts to local gyms, pharmacy's and health insurance. On starting with Waipuna you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation and role induction.

Staff wellness is a priority for Waipuna Hospice, we provide an ongoing wellness programme, access to our Employee Assistant Programme and supervision.

ABOUT US

Waipuna Hospice provides specialist medical care for patients living with a life-limiting illness, and support services for them and their families. Our geographical area covers Waihi Beach to Paengaroa and while our focus is on Hospice at Home, we have an Inpatient Unit for short term admissions and provide Outpatient Services. These services are funded through DHB contracts, fundraising and income from our second-hand retail stores.

THE WAIPUNA WAY

Our Mission: To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
Our Vision: To provide high quality end of life care for all
Our Values:

• Community: Supporting one another – tūroro Māori, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues
• Advocacy: Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities
• Respect: Upholding autonomy of each person and their community, accepting one another's cultures and beliefs
• Empathy: Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion
• Quality: Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services

TO APPLY
Our application process may include interviews, job testing, reference checks and pre-employment screening. If you have what it takes and are ready to step into a dynamic team environment that's at the heart of our community, then don't hesitate, apply now