Te Pou Kokiri

We are seeking a courageous, passionate, and driven individual who is inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and wants to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

Te Pare ō Toi is a ‘Change engine' for Toi Ora as we progress our strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030.

Te Pou Kōkiri advocate and maintain the standards and quality of delivery of He Pou Oranga Tangata Whenua through the cornerstones of Ngā Pou Mana o Io - Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana and Mana Tangata that underpin our Māori worldview.

This position reports to the Pou Taahu supporting the Toitiaki, Pou Tikanga and Pou Haumanu with Toi Ora programs, innovations and outcomes.

As a Bay of Plenty District Health Board Regional Service, there may be opportunities to work across the boundaries of Mai I nga Kuri a Wharei ki Tihirau, mai Maketu ki Tongariro.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**
- These positions are permanent with Pou Kōkiri based in Whakatane, with opportunities to support both sites.
- A dynamic, fast paced environment well supported in terms of your professional development and wairuatanga
- Variety of responsibility to enable the vision of Te Toi Ahorangi
- Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce

***He Kōrero mōu - About You**
- Fluency in Te Reo Māori
- Proficiency with Tikanga and Kawa
- Sound understanding and awareness of traditional Māori health care models and rongoa
- Experience working Iwi, hapu, whānau
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to Te Reo me ōna Tikanga.
- Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with the BOPDHB Manaakitanga values.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-House career development
- Relocation assistance available for overseas applicants
- Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply