Genuine opportunity to make a difference
Key focus on equitable access to cancer care for Tangata Whenua and Pacific peoples
Permanent, full time based in Auckland City Hospital
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Te Puriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people.
A rare opportunity has become available to join our team in a communication and administration support role. This role is an integral part of both the Cancer Support Team and Awhinatia Te Tangata, working to provide exceptional care and support to Maori and Pacific patients and their whanau through their cancer journey. The role involves a mix of administration, communication, and advocacy, with the opportunity to contribute to a culturally sensitive and patient-centred environment.
Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful for this role, you will be a compassionate and proactive person who has a passion for supporting Maori and Pacific communities with a deep understanding of tikanga Maori and cultural intelligence.
You will also have experience in administrative roles, preferably within a healthcare setting, and possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to engage with patients and whanau in a warm, empathetic, and professional manner. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, managing multiple tasks effectively, while demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement is essential.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant at ****** to discuss how we can best support your application.
Kindly note that we require the applicant to possess valid working Visa/ NZ Residency or Citizenship for being successful in the role.
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