Advanced Cultural Support Specialists - Adult Acute Inpatient Unit and Puawai Midland Regional Foren

Job Title Advanced Cultural Support Specialist – Adult Acute Inpatient Unit (Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight) About the Role As an Advanced Cultural Support Specialist within the Adult Acute Inpatient Unit, you will provide advanced cultural assessment, guidance and leadership to ensure tikanga, cultural safety and equity are embedded across all aspects of care delivery. You will work alongside clinical teams to support culturally informed decision‑making, strengthen connections with whānau and communities, and help ensure care is responsive to the needs of tangata whaiora. This role offers the opportunity to influence both individual care and wider service development. Working collaboratively as part of a specialist leadership triad alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Advanced Allied Health Clinician, you will contribute to integrated care planning, workforce capability development, quality improvement initiatives and culturally informed service design that supports holistic well being and equitable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist cultural assessment, guidance and support across the service to promote culturally safe care. Provide cultural leadership that supports improved health outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau. Mentor, coach and support staff to develop confidence and capability in culturally safe practice and tikanga Māori. Strengthen relationships with iwi, hapū, Māori providers and community partners to support holistic care and continuity of support. Lead cultural components of care pathways, recovery planning and acute care planning. Lead or contribute to service development, research, quality improvement initiatives and the development of culturally informed pathways, policies and guidelines. About the Team / Service The Adult Acute Inpatient team and Puawai Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service provide assessment, treatment and support for people experiencing acute and forensic mental health needs. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering recovery‑focused, person‑centred care that promotes wellbeing, equity and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau. The service fosters collaborative practice and values clinical excellence, cultural integrity and continuous improvement. About You Advanced cultural expertise and a deep understanding of tikanga Māori. Demonstrated leadership experience with strong coaching, mentoring and workforce development skills. Strong knowledge of cultural safety, equity and holistic models of care. Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and develop effective partnerships with iwi, hapū, Māori providers and community stakeholders. A commitment to high-quality, culturally grounded care and improving outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau. #J-18808-Ljbffr