Kaiārahi (Matua/Whaea)
Core
Lead cultural practice and support better outcomes for Māori by embedding Te Ao Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and Te Reo Māori into everyday practice and service delivery within Specialist Mental Health Services.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Kaiārahi) for Māori health equity and workforce development
Builds
Culturally safe, responsive, and high-quality mental health care services for Māori
Domain
Mental health + Māori health equity
Required skills
Te Ao Māori knowledge, Te Reo Māori proficiency, Māori health leadership, team development, stakeholder partnership building, operational oversight, quality improvement, issue resolution, strategic planning, IT systems competence
Preferred skills
NZ health qualification, Mātauranga Māori qualification, complex health environment leadership experience
Technologies
Mental health information technology systems
Responsibilities
Embed Māori cultural practices into clinical service delivery, lead and develop the Pūkenga Atawhai workforce, champion Māori health equity and self-determination, connect cultural and clinical pathways, build partnerships with hapū and mana whenua, oversee operational processes and rosters, coordinate cultural education events, drive quality improvement initiatives, resolve workforce and service issues, represent Māori health in strategic forums
Seniority
Senior, hands-on operational leader