WDHB20153A

This is a 0.7 FTE, permanent role as a Midwife Specialist, Māori Health. The role involves providing culturally safe and specialist support to Māori whānau throughout their maternity journey, working closely with whānau, and championing public health initiatives to improve perinatal outcomes.

Requirements

• Expertise in building strong, respectful relationships with Māori whānau using whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
• Experience supporting hapūtanga wānanga and weaving wānanga.
• Knowledge of public health initiatives that improve perinatal outcomes for Māori whānau, including smokefree pregnancies, safe sleep, and breastfeeding promotion.
• Ability to provide professional and cultural guidance to Māori midwives / Kahu Pōkai.
• Commitment to advancing the Kotahitanga equity plan and supporting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Experience collaborating with community Māori health providers to enhance outcomes for Māori whānau.

Benefits

• Permanent role
• 0.7 FTE