Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator - 12 month Maternity Cover

Mahi.co.nz; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator for a part-time position in Dunedin. This role focuses on providing culturally safe and holistic palliative care services for Māori and Pacific peoples. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in health or social services, with a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga Māori.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Cultural mentorship

Qualifications

• Current registration in health or social services.
• Experience working alongside Māori and Pacific communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural guidance reflecting Te Ao Māori and Ngāi Tahu tikanga.
• Ensure culturally safe palliative care for Māori and Pacific tūroro.

Skills

Cultural leadership

Relationship-building

Understanding of Te Ao Māori

Proficiency in Te Reo Māori

Education

Relevant health or social services qualification

Job description

Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator- 12 month Maternity Cover

Otago Community Hospice

• Part Time Fixed Term
• Otago

12 month Maternity Cover | Dunedin-based | 0.8 FTE (negotiable)

Are you passionate about Māori health and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tūroro and whānau navigating the journey of serious illness and end-of-life care?

Otago Community Hospice (OCH) is seeking a Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator to support our commitment to delivering culturally safe and holistic palliative care services for Māori, Pacific peoples, and their whānau. This is a unique and rewarding role that combines professional healthcare knowledge, cultural support, and whakawhanaungatanga.

In this role, you will:

• Provide cultural guidance and advice that reflects Te Ao Māori and Ngāi Tahu tikanga.
• Ensure Māori and Pacific tūroro and their whānau receive specialist palliative care that aligns with their cultural values and wishes.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop care plans with tūroro and their whānau that reflect their goals and identity.
• Collaborate as part of a skilled interdisciplinary hospice team, based in Dunedin and serving the wider Otago region.
• Support and educate OCH staff to deepen their understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and culturally safe practice.
• Build and strengthen connections with iwi, hapori Māori, and Māori and Pacific health providers.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant health or social services qualification and current registration (e.g. nursing, social work, allied health etc).
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and ideally, proficiency in Te Reo Māori.
• Cultural leadership and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity in palliative care.
• Experience working alongside Māori and Pacific communities, ideally in a health setting.
• A role where your cultural expertise is valued and central to the care we provide.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, supervision, and cultural mentorship. The chance to shape service delivery and contribute to system for better Māori health outcomes.