Maori Environmental Health Advisor

1 month ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Cgr Services Full time

Permanent full-timeopportunity (40hr per week) based in Christchurch, we will consider applications for less than full-time work Experience workingeffectively with whanau, hapu and Maori organisations essential Join a large teamwho are passionate about making a difference in our community Mo te tunga About the Role Te Mana Ora (formerly Community & Public Health) providespublic health services to people living throughout Canterbury and the WestCoast.

This new role is a Maori Environmental Health Advisor in ourChristchurch based Health Protection Team. The team is involved in a broad range of environmental and communicabledisease issues, alcohol harm reduction and emergency planning.

As a Maori Environmental Health Advisor you will develop and help implement projects with a Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity focus, along with engaging with Mana Whenua.

Key activities include building and maintaining relationships with Iwi and Maori providers, as well as providing direction and support to staff to ensure a kaupapa Maori equity lens is applied to meet the needs of Maori.

Ko wai koe About You We are looking for someone who is passionate about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working towards equitable health outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for : Building and maintaining effective relationshipswith Iwi, Papatipu Runanga and key Maori organisations Participating in the design and implementationof programmes that will impact positively on Maori whanau and environments Support and monitor the Protection team toensure the needs of Maori are at the centre of Protection Team work Link in with other Kaimahi Maori working in theNational Public Health Service in the Te Mana Ora districts (Waitaha, SouthCanterbury, Te Tai Poutini), Te Waipounamu and nationally. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and Experience A relevant degree level qualification or extensive experience of working with whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori organisations and Maori communities Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to work in a bi-cultural manner. Established links with Ngai Tahu. Understanding of and competency in Tikanga and Te Reo. Experience or passion for working with Iwi Maori Commitment to improving environmental outcomes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current driver's licence. Desirable : Qualification / experienceworking in Public Health / Health Promotion. Qualification and / orexperience in community-based projects. Mo matou About Us

Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Nga hua Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff.

We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono inaianei Apply Now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site .

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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