Pitau Whakarei Māori

Pitau Whakarei Māori – Hauora Māori

Ka ū tā mātou mahi kia pai ai te noho, kia ora ai te tangata, kia ora ai te hapori.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karanga maha o te motu, tēna koutou katoa. He tūranga e wātea ana ki Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua. E kimi mātou i tētahi rangatira kia rangitāmiro i nga kaimahi kia whakapakari ai te hauora o ngā iwi o te rohe nei. Nau mai, tauiti mai, haere mai rā

Health New Zealand | MidCentral serves over 191,000 people across the North Island, providing a range of planned and emergency health care services. The Tararua and Ruahine ranges prominently mark the centre of the district.

We are searching for an experienced and inspirational leader to fill the role of Pitau Whakarei Māori – Group Manager Hauora Māori. This key position reports operationally to the Group Director Operations and professionally to the Regional Director Hauora Māori. As an integral member of the District Leadership team, the Pitau Whakarei Māori is responsible for offering leadership, strategic advice, and direction across hospital specialist services, ensuring our commitment to improving equity and achieving better health and wellbeing for Māori.

To excel in this role, you must deeply understand and respect kaupapa Māori, be aware of the equity issues affecting Māori, and have strong relationships within te ao Māori. Senior experience in the health sector, fluency in te reo Māori, and robust connections across the rohe are essential. We seek an inspiring and agile leader known for extensive senior leadership experience and the ability to influence and impact the health sector in reducing inequities. If you possess these qualities and capabilities, we want to hear from you

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. For more information, please contact Tracee Te Huia, Regional Director Hauora Māori, at , or Sarah Fenwick, Group Director Operations, at

Closing date: 2 December 2025