Te Kaupapa o te Tūranga  – Position Purpose

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionateabout improving outcomes for whānau affected by cancer?

Ngāti Porou Oranga is seeking a dedicated and culturallyresponsive Cancer Care Clinical Coordinator to join our Primary HealthServices team.

In this rewarding role, you will walk alongside whānau throughout every stage of their cancer journey—from prevention and early detection through to diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Yourfocus will be on providing holistic, whānau-centred care that empowers individuals and their whānau to navigate the health system with confidence anddignity.

Based on the stunning East Coast of Tairāwhiti, you willsupport communities from Pōtikirua to Whāngārā, delivering care that is guidedby Te Tiriti o Waitangi and grounded in Kaupapa Māori values. Youwill play a vital role in ensuring services uphold the mana, mauri, and tapu ofevery person and whānau you work with.

This is a fixed-term position, working 32 hours per week,offering an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in thelives of whānau and contribute to improving cancer care across our communities.

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Ngā Kawenga Matua – Key  Responsibilities

• Clinical Navigation: Coordinate appointments, transport, and referrals, advocating for timely access to diagnosis and treatment (Faster Cancer Treatment targets).
• Whānau Advocacy: Provide mana-enhancing emotional support and health literacy education throughout the treatment journey.
• Prevention &  Education: Facilitate marae and community wānanga to promote cancer screening and risk reduction.
• Strategic Partnership: Strengthen relationships with iwi, hapū, specialists, and community providers to ensure integrated care.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to Māori cancer health outcomes through data analysis and service evaluation.

About You

We are looking for a practitioner who embodies our values of Aroha, Manaaki, and Pakari.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – What we’re looking for

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with a current NZ practicing certificate.
• At least 3 years of post-registration experience in primary, community, or oncology nursing.
• Proven ability to deliver Kaupapa Māori or culturally safe practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• A full driver’s licence and the ability to travel across rural Tairāwhiti.
• A deep understanding of the impact of colonisation and equity on health outcomes

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Desirable Skills:

• Postgraduate qualification in Cancer Nursing or Health Sciences.
• Competency in te reo Māori and an understanding of tikanga.
• Experience with national screening pathways (BSA and NCSP)

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Why Join Us?

This is more than just a nursing role; it is an opportunityto be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to Mahi Ngātahi kia ū pakari ai a Ngāti Porou (Working together to be strong). You will workautonomously in a stunning rural setting, making a tangible difference in thelives of whānau while upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are a hard-working, innovative (Ringa Raupa)professional ready to make a stand for health equity, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a cover letteroutlining your suitability for the role.

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