Maori Cultural Advisor, Taurawhiri - He Puna Waiora

Full job description
Taurawhiri - Māori Cultural Advisor, He Puna Waiora, Te Whatu Ora Waitematā
Permanent, Full-time role
Rostered Shift (Potential on call and after hours work)
Based at Takapuna
Do you have knowledge of tikanga, te reo Māori? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Māori? Do you have what it takes to serve people who are recovering towards optimal mental health?

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā. Tēnā tātou katoa. He karanga tēnei ki te hunga e hiahia ana nei te tono mai ki tēnei tūranga e wātea ana, arā te taurawhiri ki Whītiki Maurea, He Puna Waiora ki Takapuna.

About the role

We are currently seeking an exceptional person to fill the above role based at He Puna Waiora, North Shore Hospital. The main purpose of this position is to enhance our clinical care with mātauranga Māori. This will see you providing Māori cultural initiatives, advice, guidance, and support for people and their whānau, undertaking cultural interventions and supporting the cultural development of the wider team. This role is based at He Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit, and will be closely supported by our taurawhiri, kaumātua and cultural team leader.

About You

The position suits a person who has a strong understanding and application of tikanga Māori; is proficient in te reo Māori; has a good understanding of Māori health models; and is passionate about making a valuable contribution to Māori Mental health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will need to:

be passionate about health and wellbeing
be self-motivated and mature in life’s challenging experiences
live by whānau, hapū and Iwi values
be able to converse in te reo Māori
be competent in applying tikanga Māori and
have a full driver’s licence
A bonus would be:

a qualification and/or training in tikanga Māori
a qualification and/or training in Māori mental health and addictions
We will show you how to:

facilitate cultural interventions
apply te Whare Tapa Whā as a model of care
For further information about the role please contact Pani Paora-Chamberlin, Team Lead on pani.paora-chamberlin@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment enquiries please email Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

Job Number: WDHB18801

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

Job details
Job Reference:
WDHB18801

Location:
North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Mental Health - All values


Closes:
27-Aug-2026