Kairuruku 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
- **Lead on pae ora for iwi and Māori communities in public health this Kairuruku Matua role**:

- **Flexible working supported to balance your mahi and your whānau and iwi commitments**:

- **Permanent, full-time opportunity**

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**

The primary purpose of the role is to provide overall leadership to a team of senior and principal advisors with responsibility for supporting the delivery of Hauora Māori Tūmatanui programmes across prevention, promotion and protection for the Hauora Māori Tūmatanui Directorate. In addition, this role is the rangatira of the Hauora Māori Tūmatanui teams in the Promotion, Protection and Prevention Directorate wharepuni to advance the Hauora Māori Tūmatanui work programme within the Promotion, Protection and Prevention Directorate and support a strong partnership between the four Directorates for the benefit of kaimahi Māori in all the Directorates.

**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 will be a recognised leader of people and dedicated to developing strategies and approaches that reflect the most recent advice, research and understanding of Hauora Māori Tūmatanui in achieving pae ora for Māori. You will also be driven by the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities we serve and be passionate about health promotion, prevention and protection programmes that make a positive impact on their lives. If you're looking to join a team that's reshaping the way we work, design, and promote health in Māori communities we invite you to apply.

**Skills and Experience**
- Proven experience in leading a team to achieve equity Māori health gain as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and supporting tangata whenua to realise their aspirations
- 10+ years experience in Māori health and able to draw on extensive specialised work experience, likely supported with professional qualifications
- Previous experience in leading and developing teams for the advancement of Māori health gain
- Understanding of kawa and tikanga and a commitment to Pae Ora & significant experience working in partnership with iwi & Māori communities
- A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in business and/or health related areas, or comparable/extensive experience working at a senior leadership level.

**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.