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    Practitioner, Rongoā Māori

    Mō mātou - About us  

    Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua is a Kaupapa Māori health service committed to providing the very best care to all whānau in our hapori (community] of Wairau who need our tautoko (support).

    Mō te tūnga - About the role

    Rongoā Māori is a traditional Māori healing practice grounded in tikanga Māori and Māori world views. It includes the use of herbal remedies as well as the incorporation of physical and spiritual therapies. It is a vital aspect to tangata Māori as it encourages whānau, hapū and iwi to achieve mana motuhake (self-autonomy), rangatiratanga (self-determination) and mana. 

    This role is 32 hours per week, worked Monday - Thursday inclusive.

    He kōrero mōu - About you

    The successful applicant for this role is expected to have:

    • A minimum of 1 year experience working as a Rongoā Practitioner
    • Completed a Certificate in Rongoā [Level 4] or prepared to work towards the same
    • Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with a strong commitment and passion to enhancing the hauora of whānau Māori accessing our service
    • A full driver’s licence
    • Keyboard and computing skills at a competent level, including working in the electronic client database that is used by the team

    Me pēha te tono - How to apply

    A job description for this role is available below, or on request from Nicki Kitson, Pou Āwhina Tāhūhū | Executive Assistant at nicki.kitson@thonr.org

    You must be eligible to live and work in Aotearoa | New Zealand [through Citizenship, NZ Residency or a Work Visa] to be considered for this role 

    The preferred candidate for all Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua roles are reference checked, and NZ Police or Ministry of Justice vetted. 

    To apply for this role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button and include your covering letter, and resume detailing your relevant experience and skills for this role

    Applications close: 4pm on Thursday 12 June 2025          

    Richard Liddicoat

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    Practitioner, Rongoā Māori