Kaitohutohu Matua

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā Nau mai, tono mai ki Hauora Māori Tūmatanui kia kumea te pae tawhiti hei pae tata, kia whaia te pae ora mō ngā whānau, mō ngā hapū, mō ngā iwi. E kōkiri
- **On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives**:

- **Contribute to**pae ora for iwi and Māori communities** in this Kaitohutohu Matua
- National Kaitiaki Group (NKG) Secretariat role**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the health sector principles of the Pae Ora Act and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders**

**About the Role**

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity to join our Hauora Māori Tūmatanui team as a **Kaitohutohu Matua
- National Kaitiaki Group (NKG) Secretariat (Senior Advisor),**reporting to the Kairuruku Matua. The primary purpose of the Kaitohutohu Matua - NKG Secretariat role is to provide Secretariat support to the National Kaitiaki Group (NKG) which in turn, supports the delivery of the NPHS strategic agenda for Pae Ora (Healthy Futures).

The NKG is a legislated group established under the Health Cervical Screening (Kaitiaki) Regulations 1995, directly accountable to the Associate Minister of Health. As a key partner of the National Cervical Screening Programme, the NKG holds an important role in Māori data governance and in supporting the development of processes that strengthen Māori data governance for National Cervical Screening Programme Register data.

**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**

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about improving health outcomes for wāhine and supporting Māori and whānau Māori?

You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of swiftly assembling and synthesizing diverse information, knowledge, and analysis. You will be entrusted with handing complex, sensitive information, showcasing your unwavering drive to deliver results and take ownership of critical tasks.

You will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and partnerships both within our organisation and with external stakeholders. You will be committed to whakawhanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga. One of your core skills will be building constructive relationships that are based on an understanding and an active approach to the use of te Reo Māori, tikanga and kawa.

You are a motivated individual who thrives on tackling challenging issues, fostering connections and giving effect to Pae Ora through leadership that is grounded in the health sector principles.

**Skills and Experience**
- A recognised health, mātauranga Māori or related tertiary qualification
- Understanding of kawa and tikanga and a commitment to Pae Ora & some experience working in partnership with iwi & Māori communities
- A knowledge of cancer screening or a willingness to learn
- Competency in te ao Māori, with tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**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.