Hauora Māori Manager

Papaki kau ana ngā tai o mihi oranga ki a koutou katoa e te whānau whānui. Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou e ngā kaimahi hauora Māori e ngākau nui ana ki te tautoko i ngā whānau, i ngā hāpori Māori hoki o te rohe nei. He tūranga whakahirahira tēnei ki te mahi i raro i te korowai manaaki o Pegasus Health. Mehemea he pūkenga ōu hei hāngai ana ki tēnei mahi, nau mai, tono mai.

**E** rite **ana **koe **mō **tēnei** mahi**? **Are you ready to make a difference?**

We want to provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported. We'd love to hear what flexibility might look like for you, so feel free to outline this in your Cover Letter.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

- about you, your values, your whakapapa
- your interest and motivations for this role
- the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation

**Ko **wai m**ātou**:About us**

Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury. We provide services and support to general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality health care to patients.

We work in partnership with our communities, general practices and other health providers to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our communities, all while aiming to make Canterbury the best place to receive and provide care.

Working with our communities, means being committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a bicultural manner to improve equitable access and outcomes for Māori. We’realso committed to improving equitable access and outcomes for Pacific, CALD, LGBTQI+ and other priority populations.

**Ko **t**ā**u **ake** mahi**:What you will **be **doing**

The overarching aim of the Māori Hauora Manager role is to improve health outcomes for Māori by ensuring equity of access to health services. The role contributes to a Canterbury wide view of Māori Health in community and primary health. The role links with a range of Māori and other community providers as part of developing strategy and delivering services.

Responsibilities include:

- Strategic leadership of Māori Health leading and driving best practice in Māori health approaches to improve health outcomes for whānau Māori
- Leading cultural competency development o fthe health workforce
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the Māori community, Māori providers and other service providers

This is a permanent full-time role based in Ōtautahi.

**Ko **n**gā **pūkenga **ōu**:What you will **bring**
- proficiency in tereo Māori me ōna tikanga
- active participation in Māori communities and Māori kaupapa
- ability to initiate, build and maintain positive and constructive relationships
- good communication, facilitation and teaching skills
- a strong understanding of policies and systems and how they impact health equity

We’re committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate a strong understanding of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Ko **t**ā **m**āt**ou **e **kawe **mai **nei**:What we **offer**

Supportive, people focused culture
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Range of wellness benefits including an annual wellness subsidy; free after-hours medical care
- Flexible-working opportunities allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Applications close Monday 11th September 5pm.