Haumoana Navigator

**Haumoana Navigator**

**Te Hau Ranga Ora - Māori Health Services**

**Te Whatu Ora Whanganui - Whanganui Hospital**

**Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)**

Whanganui Hospital - Te Whatu Ora is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

**Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values**
- Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
- Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
- Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
- Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

**Ko te kaupapa | About the role**

The team of Te Hau Ranga Ora are excited to offer this opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident, and passionate person who is committed to delivering whānau centred services within Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Hospital.

The role of the Haumoana navigator is to work with and assist patients, tangata whaiora & whānau on their journey while in hospital and in their journey towards achieving health and wellbeing and to develop skills and knowledge that will build on their strengths and develop confidence to actively realise their aspirations as whānau.

To participate as a member of the Te Hau Ranga Ora team to guide, mentor and work with staff and clinical leaders to provide services that are whānau, family centered and work in a way that respects Māori values and beliefs by upholding the Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Hospital values.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

Ideally you will have established networks within our local community as well as wider networks across sectors. You must have a demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of whānau centred care, have effective working relationships and will be proficient in te reo me ōna tikanga and whakawhānaungatanga. You will have proven advocacy, brokerage and coaching skills and will be able to walk and work confidently across Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pakeha within Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui Hospital service environment linking whānau back into the community.

**Ko wai mātou | Who are we**

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**

**Vacancy**:_ _**02-HAUM-5942