About us
The Cancer Society’s mission is to improve community wellbeing by reducing the impact and incidence of cancer. We stand by everyone affected by cancer, no matter what type. From providing accommodation and transport to funding crucial research. At a local level our Wellington Division is committed to the needs of whānau and our support touches lives across Greater Wellington, Wairarapa, Marlborough, and Nelson/Tasman regions.
We are deeply committed to working within the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are actively working to address health inequities facing Māori, Pasifika, and other communities disproportionally impacted by cancer.
About the role
The Cancer Society Wellington Division, Hutt Valley hub is looking to hire a Manaaki Whānau to join our team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to make a difference in the lives of people with cancer.
This role will be based in Lower Hutt.
Your main focus will be to support the delivery of Supportive Care programmes in the Hutt, working directly and alongside tangata whenua in the Hutt to improve the experience of Māori, Pasifika and other groups facing inequities across the cancer continuum through appropriate partnership.
The primary focus of the position will be to:
- Support the delivery of Supportive care programmes in the Hutt
- Provide support and information for people with cancer, their whānau, hapū, and the larger tangata whenua in the Hutt
- Establish and maintain relationships with health providers in the Hutt
- Engage with our local community (particularly Māori, Pasifika, and other cultural groups in the Hutt experiencing larger health inequities)
- Work actively to reduce health inequalities for Māori, Pasifika, and other vulnerable groups experiencing cancer
About you
To be successful in this role you will have: -
- A Māori or Pasifika healthcare professional (current registration as Nurse, Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychologist, or others) with practicing certificate, residing in the Hutt
- At least 2 years clinical experience preferably in Oncology, or a Community role
- Actively engaged within the local Iwi, and Pasifika communities in the Hutt (other communities will be an advantage)
- Understanding of the medical, behavioural, and socio-environmental approaches to health
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti-based health promotion
- Cultural awareness and responsiveness to different cultural needs, in particular Māori and Pasifika; experience working with other cultures essential
Why you will enjoy it here?
· You’ll be part of the Cancer Society Community Support team, a passionate, and driven group with a very important role within the Cancer Society Wellington Division in creating health programs that educate our local communities and their whānau, building knowledge and understanding of cancer prevention with the communities
· Our people are invested in our vision and have huge pride in our mahi
· Be part of an organization committed to equity and positive change
In addition, we offer a valued commitment to employee wellbeing including:
· A comprehensive sick leave policy
· Extra annual leave days at Christmas and a well-being policy including up to 4 extra wellbeing leave days plus an annual wellbeing allowance
· Flexibility in your working arrangements if needed.
If you would like the opportunity to be part of an organisation making a difference in people’s lives everyday, then we would love to hear from you.
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button. Please ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format.
A copy of the Job Description is available by contacting Julius julius.borines@cancersoc.org.nz).
We will be reviewing applications as they come in so don't delay! Closing date is 30th April 2025.
