Location
Waikato District
Job Type
Permanent Full time
Posted
July 16, 2026
Job Description
* Waikato Hospital * Permanent 80 hours per fortnight * Bring your expertise in tikanga Māori and cultural leadership to support tangata whaiora within a specialist forensic mental health service * Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to improving Māori health outcomes through culturally safe, whaanau-centred care
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Takawaenga to join Puawai Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service. As a Takawaenga, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing Maaori cultural expertise that strengthens cultural safety, responsiveness, and the application of tikanga Maaori across all aspects of inpatient forensic care
Working directly within the forensic ward environment, you will partner with the Charge Nur...
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Takawaenga to join Puawai Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service. As a Takawaenga, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing Maaori cultural expertise that strengthens cultural safety, responsiveness, and the application of tikanga Maaori across all aspects of inpatient forensic care
Working directly within the forensic ward environment, you will partner with the Charge Nur...
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