Te Pou Kokiri

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**Mō Tātou** - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Te Pare ō Toi Service is transforming into a ‘change engine' for Toi Ora as we progress our strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030.We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**
- 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 supported by the Toitiaki and is a casual position based in Whakatāne
- As a Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty service, there may be opportunities to work across the boundaries of Mai I nga Kuri a Wharei ki Tihirau, mai Maketu ki Tongariro
- Part of an enthusiastic team working across all areas of Māori Health Services
- A dynamic, fast paced environment well supported in terms of your professional development and wairuatanga
- Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce
- Join our team as we work to create a future where our mokopuna are raised in Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana and Mana Tangata

**He Korero 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
- Variety of responsibility to enable the vision of Te Toi Ahorangi
- Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce
- Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and the Hauora a Toi Manaakitanga values

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- In-House career development
- Competitive remuneration
- 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 and wellbeing support
- Free onsite staff 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.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply**

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.

**Children's Act 2014