Mary Potter Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We provide equitable, compassionate, patient- and whānau- centred, free-of-charge hospice care for patients, families, whānau and carers in the places they call home, and at our Inpatient Unit in Newtown.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our work, ensuring equitable and culturally respectful care for all. By integrating Te Ao Māori values and practices, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the mana and dignity of those we serve.
Job Description
About the position
Mary Potter Hospice is seeking to appoint a Māori Liaison/ Kaitakawaenga. The role offers support to Māori patients and whānau living in Porirua, Kāpiti and Wellington. This position is an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Working with staff and volunteers the role increases awareness of specialist palliative and hospice care with Māori communities. The position is part time for 24 hours per week.
This role will involve extensive liaison with a wide range of people and requires excellent whanaungatanga and communication skills. Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate kawa and tikanga with whānau is important to the success of this role. You should also have an understanding of the health and Palliative Care sectors.
We need you to have a relevant qualification in health or social services, and/or Māori studies, and/or education.
This unique role calls for a special individual with a deep commitment to directly supporting Māori patients and whānau during a critical period in their lives.
Desired Skills and Experience
What we offer:
We offer the chance to develop your expertise; we have a comprehensive education programme; the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced multi-disciplinary teams, in an environment that lets you make a difference. Our core values of Mana, Aroha, Rangatiratanga, Manaakitanga and Kaitiakitanga are very important to us and we apply these to the people who work here as much as our patients and whānau.
If you are this unique individual who likes to join our dedicated and friendly multidisciplinary team at Mary Potter Hospice, supporting our community during an important time in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Press "Apply" and we looking forward to receive your application.
You must have the right to work in New Zealand.
For further information, please call Jessica Rowe, Community Manager Porirua, at 021 984 627.
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