Kai Manaaki - Health Navigator

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Cardiology (0.5 FTE) 

Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a supportive team and see the outcome of your work in your community? At Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, we're driving health equity for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our passionate whānau. 

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority. 

About the role: 

Right now, we have an exciting entry level opportunity for a Kai Manaaki - Health Navigator to join our Cardiology team on a permanent 0.5 FTE working 20 hours per week. This role will be based in Whangarei, but will cover Te Tai Tokerau. 

In this role you will work closely with the Cardiology Service to enable access and equity for people of Te Tai Tokerau. The Cardiology Service provides cardiac care for people who are in hospital, need to attend outpatient appointments and those living in the community.  There is a number of different teams within the Cardiology service and the service is continuing to grow.   

This is a permanent 0.5 FTE role working 20 hours per week. 

Requirements: 

• Current clean driver's license
• Available to travel throughout Northland
• Ability to work with whanau and build relationships
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Motivated and eager to learn new things

Benefits: 

• No prior experience is needed to be eligible to apply
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided for you to succeed in this role
• Plenty of professional development opportunities available

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-124

Closes: 30 April 2024