Kaitakawaenga - He Oranga Mate Waikawa - Advocate Gout - Hawke's Bay - Central Region - Nphs

2 days ago

Napier, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

**On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact for the community around you in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives**:

- **Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Kaitakawaenga role**:

- **Located in: Hawke's Bay**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

We have the opportunity available to join our Community & Whānau Wellbeing team which forms part of our wider Te Ikaroa / Central regional team in a permanent, part time (0.8FTE) role as a Kaitakawaenga.

Kaitakawaenga are highly skilled practitioners with a unique perspective of the community and an ability to connect with whānau experiencing barriers to accessing health services. The primary purpose of the role is to be responsible for the delivery of He Oranga Mate Waikawa, a gout treatment and prevention programme designed to meet the needs of tāne Māori in Hawke's Bay suffering from gout.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

**About you**

You are an experienced Kaitakawaenga able to provide kaupapa Māori perspectives. You will be experienced in the use of prevention and health promotion strategies to improve equity in the health system. You have experience engaging with whānau, pharmacy and general practices to support Tāne Māori with gout to achieve sustained self-management of their condition. You are skilled in developing relationships, networks and partnerships with Hawke's Bay communities and groups to improve education, support and treatment for Tāne Māori experiencing gout.
- Minimum NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)
- Community Support, Health Promotion Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience
- Proven experience using Patient Management System such as ECA and Clinical Portal
- Has an understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga
- Experience working in the health sector
- Ability to facilitate group discussions
- Interpersonal skills that facilitate positive relationships
- Effective communication skills - written and oral
- Current Full NZ Drivers Licence

**Working for Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**_ Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position._

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