Kaiawhina - Long Term Conditions

Kaiawhina - Long Term Conditions

Kaiawhina - Long Term Conditions, Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital

Permanent / Full-Time 80 Hours per fortnight 1 FTE

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by supporting whānau to navigate their healthcare journey, improve their wellbeing, and achieve better long term health outcomes within their 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.

About the Role

As a Kaiāwhina, you will play a key role in supporting whānau living with long term conditions, with a particular focus on Renal and Diabetes services. Working closely with patients, whānau and clinical teams, you will provide cultural support, patient advocacy, care coordination and community engagement to help people access the care and support they need.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community. You will help remove barriers to care, support improved health outcomes, reduce missed appointments, and empower patients and whānau to better manage their health. Through building strong relationships and working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to more equitable and accessible healthcare across Hawke's Bay.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Long Term Conditions team is part of the Specialist Community Services Group and is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people living with chronic health conditions. We work collaboratively with patients, whānau, primary care providers, community organisations and Māori health services to deliver person centred and culturally responsive care.

Based in Hastings, you will join a supportive team that is passionate about improving health equity and helping people achieve the best possible health outcomes within their communities.

About You

As a Kaiāwhina, you will bring:

• Experience working within the health sector, community services, education, or a similar people focused environment.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, whānau and community partners.
• A high level of cultural awareness, particularly regarding Māori and Pacific communities.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of 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 please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 28th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shaiju, Shaiju.Thaikandy@hbdhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.