Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator - 12 month Maternity Cover
Otago Community Hospice
Kaupapa Māori Care Coordinator
12 month Maternity Cover | Dunedin-based | 0.8 FTE (negotiable)
He mahi manaaki.
Are you a 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.
Mō te tūranga
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.
Mōu
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.
Ngā painga
- 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.
Tono mai
We’d love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, please contact:
Louisa Ingham- 0275332244
Applications close: 31 October 2025
