Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori

1 week ago


Porirua, New Zealand ABI Rehabilitation NZ Full time

**Permanent Full Time (part time hours may be considered)**

E ngā mana, e ngā iwi, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E hiahia ana mātou ki te tuku tūranga ki tētahi e taea ana e ia te hāpai i ngā kaupapa Māori o ABI. Koia, ka whiwhi i te tūranga me mōhio te kaitono ki Te Reo Māori (ā-waha, ā-tuhi), āno hoki me mōhio I ngā tikanga Māori.
- Leading Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider
- Porirua Location
- Dynamic Rehabilitation Team

ABI Rehabilitation is the specialist provider of intensive adult inpatient brain injury rehabilitation for 85% of the population of New Zealand, serving 15 of the 20 DHBs. We have attained accreditation with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation (CARF) International, an international gold standard for person centred quality rehabilitation.

A permanent full time and/or part time position is available for a Māori Cultural Support role whose primary objectives will be:

- Provide guidance and leadership in culturally appropriate rehabilitation
- Enhance the quality of the ‘client and whānau experience' in collaboration with the rehabilitation team
- Working alongside the Client, Whānau and interdisciplinary team with working on meaningful rehabilitation goals
- Assist with transition points (entry and exit of service) to ensure cultural needs are assessed and addressed
- Assist with supporting and educating the rehabilitation teams in cultural safety matters and training

Skills and Experience
- Good knowledge of Tikanga Māori practices
- Intermediate Level in Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Strong time management skills
- Demonstrate teaching skills in respect of junior clinical staff, other staff, clients and their Whānau
- Demonstrate ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
- Excellent administrative/computer skills
- Current NZ driver License
- Social work experience would be an advantage

We can offer you excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive team environment. Regular supervision and in-service training will be provided.

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