Social Worker Ringa Atawhai

**MĀORI or TANGATA TIRITI Social Worker - Ringa Atawhai, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Starship Child Health**
- Permanent, Fulltime role
- This role reports professionally to the Social Work Clinical Lead and operationally and culturally to the Nurse Director - Tangata Whenua
- Predominantly a Monday to Friday role with a need to be flexible to meet mokopuna and whānau needs

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker with a burning passion for advancing Māori health equity? We want to hear from you Your skills and expertise could make a real difference in improving health outcomes for mokopuna Māori and their whānau.

The day-to-day mahi is a dynamic mix of working with mokopuna and whānau, raising the capability and capacity of PICU staff, and escalating systemic inequities.

Working amongst a team of dedicated Māori clinicians and Tangata Tiriti clinicians there will be opportunities for leadership and professional development. As a part of Ringa Atawhai you will also become part of TamaAriki Ora (Starship Māori Health) and will enjoy the added benefits of whanaungatanga, training and being part of a movement to protect the integrity of whakapapa and uphold the divinity of our mokopuna.

This groundbreaking new multidisciplinary team of clinicians (Ringa Atawhai) is dedicated to supporting mokopuna and whānau who are admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Starship. You will work together to assist whānau with wraparound services that ensure they have the best possible experience and outcomes.

As part of this dynamic team, you will also play a pivotal role in expanding the capacity and capability of our PICU workforce. There will be opportunities for formal and informal teaching and education alongside supporting the team with cultural leadership and expertise.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- Knowledge of Te Ao Māori
- Advanced clinical skills
- Ability to enact complex care delivery and coordination for mokopuna and whānau
- Committed to increasing the capability and capacity of PICU staff and teams
- Demonstrates critical analysis with on-going self-reflection and self-awareness
- Understands and supports the dismantling of policies, procedures and practices that cause inequity
- Can consistently communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team

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**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Te Toka Tumai Auckland and is the only comprehensive children’s hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

What we can offer you:

- A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
- An opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professional

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**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply