Tikanga Advisor, People and Professional Development

About the Role Be part of a journey that strengthens Tikanga practices and builds a workforce that truly serves our community. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We are seeking a passionate Tikanga Advisor to promote and embed Tikanga best practices within our education programmes. In this role, you will: Work alongside the Tikanga team to support and enhance educational programmes. Ensure Tikanga principles are integrated into everyday practices across Counties Manukau. Foster a culturally safe and responsive workforce through education and engagement. This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based at Middlemore Hospital. You will report to the People and Professional Development Lead, with a professional reporting line to the Tumu Tikanga, Chief Advisor Tikanga. About You Experienced in Māori paradigms, customs, and Tikanga. Comprehensive knowledge of Tainui Tikanga. Fluent in Te Reo Māori and able to confidently integrate Tikanga into daily practice. Skilled in group facilitation, presentations, and engaging diverse audiences. Highly competent in written, verbal, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships and partnerships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Benefits and Working at Health New Zealand We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For more information, contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email [email protected]. Closing Date: 30th June 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr