Ngāti Porou Oranga is building a small, dedicated team to stand alongside whānau living with cancer — walking with them from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and beyond.

This kaupapa is about more than clinical care. It’s about restoring hope, protecting mana, and ensuring every whānau on the Coast can access the support they deserve, close to home and grounded in te Ao Māori.

Working alongside the Cancer Care Clinical Coordinator (RN) and wider health team, the Kaiawhina plays a vital role in improving access to prevention, screening, diagnosis, tyreatment, and survivorship support for Māori whānau.

As part of our Cancer Care Coordination Service, you’ll work across marae, homes, and clinics to make a real difference for whānau who face some of the hardest health journeys. Our approach blends clinical expertise, cultural strength, and community connection — guided always by Ngāti Porou values of manaaki, tika, pono, aroha, and ringa raupa.

This is a Full-Time role primarily based on the East Coast from Potikirua to Whangara.

We’re looking for people who:

• Are deeply committed to whānau ora and kaupapa Māori practice.
• Understand the challenges and beauty of working rurally, from Pōtaka to Whāngārā.
• Bring compassion, patience, and resilience to every interaction.
• Are ready to listen, learn, and lead within a close-knit, whānau-focused team.

This mahi isn’t easy — but it’s profoundly meaningful. You’ll be part of a movement to close the cancer equity gap for Māori, transforming the experience of care for our people and their future generations.

If you carry a heart for service, cultural grounding, and the drive to uplift whānau through cancer care — we’d love to hear from you.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualification or experience in community health, whānau ora, or social services.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Māori whānau and communities.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori models of health.
• Full driver’s licence and ability to travel across rural Tairāwhiti.
• Experience working in iwi, Māori or NGO/community settings

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou – What we offer

• A values-based, supportive workplace grounded in tikanga Māori
• Ongoing professional development, flexible working environment
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute to whānau ora outcomes

Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and CV outlining your motivation and relevant experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand and will undergo pre-employment checks (e.g. Police Vetting, Child Checks, Oranga Tamariki vetting, Criminal Record & Medical checks, ID verification, Drug & Alcohol testing).

COVID-19 vaccination (or risk assessment) is required per organisational policy. Employment includes a 60-day trial period under NZ employment legislation.

For the job description or enquiries, email: careers@tronp.org.nz
Applications close 5pm, Friday 5 December 2025.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews may be held as applications are received.

This role is primarily based on the East Coast from Potikirua to Whangara.

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