At Te Whatu Ora Health NZ, we are committed to providing quality and patient-centred healthcare services to our diverse community. We believe in achieving equity, promoting cultural understanding, and ensuring that the voices of our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to reducing health disparities, improving health outcomes for Maori, and embracing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mo te tunga About the role As a member of the Quality and Patient Safety Service, the Cultural Quality Advisor will play a pivotal role in achieving equity for Maori and facilitating Hauora aspirations within a Continuous Quality Improvement Approach. Key Responsibilities: Improve the quality, safety, and experience of health and disability services received by Maori individuals and their whanau. Design and deliver a cultural audit process using the new Nga Paerewa health and disability service standards. Establish genuine partnerships with community groups in Te Tai o Poutini to ensure diverse perspectives are incorporated into the quality service/delivery process. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience To be effective in this role, the successful candidate should possess the following proven capabilities: Demonstrated cultural understanding. Comprehensive understanding of health inequalities and disparities. Strong relationship-building skills. Exceptional skills in engaging and working with others. Resilience, adaptability, honesty, and courage, along with curiosity and the ability to seek and integrate ideas. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, promoting equity, and working collaboratively with diverse communities, we invite you to apply for this important role. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you can contribute to our mission. Tono inaianei Apply Now Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted. Therefore, please apply directly on our career site. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined. #J-18808-Ljbffr