Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)18.5 hours per week (days negotiable) Fixed term until June 2026This role covers the entire Northern Region (Te Tai Tokerau).He aha te tunga I About the roleRheumatic fever is a common yet preventable illness that is all too common within our Maori and Pasifika communities. Often when left undetected, the illness develops into rheumatic fever or worse, heart disease. Our rheumatic fever initiative is an educational approach to this ongoing challenge and aims to improve awareness within our most vulnerable communities.Here at Te Puna Ora o Mataatua, we're committed to removing the barriers to healthcare for our whanau. We are looking for a Kaiarahi for our Northern Region (Kaikohe, Manukau and South Auckland), to engage with whanau in this area, and develop whanau-led messages for our Whakapiki Oranga Manawa – Rheumatic Fever Awareness Campaign.As our Rheumatic Fever Co-ordinator – Northern Region, your mahi will include designing and co-ordinating workshops and wananga to raise awareness of Rheumatic Fever, and to facilitate the integration of Whakapiki Oranga Manawa into Whanau Ora messages across Hauora Maori and Pasifika. This is an exciting initiative that is aimed at creating positive health outcomes for whanau, hapu, and iwi. If this role sounds like you, karanga mai! We'd love to hear from you.Minimum RequirementsFor these roles, we are looking for people who have:Experience engaging whanau and facilitating wanangaStrong established networks within your communityGreat report writing skillsKnowledge and commitment to Te Reo me ona Tikanga Maori.We are a supportive Kaupapa Maori organisation, committed to developing our kaimahi. As well as offering an attractive professional development budget and pathways for career development, we have several opportunities to whakapiki wairua including kura reo, weekly reo lessons, waiata & karakia, and instant access to leave.To apply, please complete our online Application for Employment Form on our website by 5pm on Friday, 10 January 2025. For a confidential discussion, contact Pamai Simpson (Kaiwhakahaere Tangata Pumanawa, HR Manager) on 021 032 6103.*Please note, applications via the Seek portal will not be accepted.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
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