Part-time 20hrs (negotiable) | Hamilton Central Based | Employed or Contracted Role

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

Who We Are: Progress to Health is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with disabilities or long-term health conditions and their whānau across Te Manawa Taki (Midland) rohe. With 30 years of experience, our team and board members have lived experiences or close family ties, ensuring a deep understanding and commitment to our mission.

Our Vision: Communities without barriers.

Our Purpose: Creating opportunities for living a full life.

Our Mission: We positively influence the wellbeing of people through personalised support.

Our Values:

• Flexibility

• Inclusiveness

• Responsiveness

• Passion

Our Commitment: Progress to Health honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and places it at the centre of our work. We strive to respond appropriately to the needs of Māori communities, ensuring equitable outcomes in mental health and disability wellbeing.

Role Overview: As the Kaihautū (Cultural Co-ordinator), you will develop and support the implementation of our Cultural Capability Plan, enhancing our responsiveness to Māori and building strong community relationships. You will work closely with the chief executive to ensure our services meet the highest standards and align with our vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor the Cultural Capability Plan.

• Build team responsiveness to Māori through workshops and supervision.

• Foster and maintain relationships with mana whenua in our communities.

• Provide cultural advisory support to the Board and leadership team.

• Ensure policies reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our values.

What You Will Bring:

• Fluency in Te Reo Māori.

• Deep understanding of Tikanga and Kawa.

• Strong community connections and mana within the Māori community.

• Experience in delivering disability or social services.

• Ability to develop and deliver training materials.

• Self-directed, adaptable, and excellent communication skills.

• Commitment to disability rights and ethical practices.

Our Best Practice Aspirations:

• A dedicated cultural advisor providing day-to-day guidance on Māori cultural practices.

• Structured consultation processes for staff and Board members.

• Active involvement of the cultural co-ordinator in key decision-making processes.

• Regular feedback from the cultural co-ordinator integrated into policies and practices.

• Regular training for staff on engaging with the cultural co-ordinator.

Ngā painga | What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package working in a supportive and innovative team environment. This is a newly created role based in Hamilton City Centre, but with responsibilities across the regions in which we deliver services. Hours are negotiable and will be discussed with the successful candidate. Flexibility is key.

Join Us: If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to support our kaupapa, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team that values diversity, inclusiveness, and the wellbeing of our communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please e-mail your CV and cover letter to recruitment@progresstohealth.org.nz by Tuesday 15th April 2025.