CCN is currently advertising for a Kaiwhakahaere waitara / Project facilitator. This role facilitates the work of Service Level Collaborative groups and manages a range of projects aimed at improving equitable access to healthcare.

This role also supports the Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Māori and Equity Lead in providing leadership, cultural knowledge, advice, and direction across CCN, including the application of matauranga Māori to facilitation of collaborative groups. 

CCN is a collaborative of health professionals, mana whenua, consumers, and cross sector partners working collaboratively to improve the hauora (health and wellbeing) of our communities from Kaikōura to Ashburton.

We are seeking a person to join our team that: 

• Wants to contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to improving equitable access to healthcare for Māori and communities that experience inequities. 
• Is enthusiastic about developing experience in applying matauranga Māori to improve hauora. 
• Is seeking a supportive work environment that values manaakitanga where your ideas and input are encouraged.
• Enjoys the variety of a role that offers the opportunity to work across the health system. 
• Takes a proactive, solution focused approach to progressing actions.

We welcome applications from people that are recent graduates or with equivalent experience, and passionate to work alongside our Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Māori and Equity Lead in providing leadership, cultural knowledge, advice, and direction across CCN.

About the role 

We bring people together in forums to design equitable health services and make collective decisions about how, when and where services are delivered. In this role you will:

• Facilitate the work of Service Level Collaborative (SLC) groups and manage a range of projects aimed at improving equitable access to healthcare. 
• Support the Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Māori and Equity Lead in providing leadership, cultural knowledge, advice, and direction across CCN, including the application of matauranga Māori to facilitation of collaborative groups. 
• Work in a collaborative way that reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the application of its principles. 

Key attributes

This role would suit someone that is passionate about working collaboratively to facilitate improvements in access to healthcare and hauora. Essential attributes include: 

• An understanding of tikanga Māori, particularly as it relates to hauora Māori.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural collaborator that can engage with and bring diverse groups of people together. 
• An articulate and keen communicator.
• Motivated by improving hauora of people and their whānau, keeping them at the centre of everything we do.
• Able to handle ambiguity associated with rapidly changing environments. 
• Takes a positive solution-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Supportive, people focused culture that values manaakitanga.
• Opportunities for professional growth. 
• Being motivated by improving hauora of people, their whānau and keeping them at the centre of everything we do.
• Range of wellness benefits including a wellness subsidy, free after-hours medical care.
• Flexible-working options. We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

About CCN and Pegasus Health

The CCN is hosted by Pegasus Health, which is a collaborative association of General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and the wider general practice teams, and seeks to improve the health and wellness of our community. 

Closing date for application applications is Sunday 6 November.

For a position description and to apply click go to the Pegasus Health Career Centre. 

https://pegasushealth.careercentre.net.nz/job/ccn-kaiwhakahaere-waitara-i-project-facilitator/canterbury-christchurch/3116