Project Coordinator

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton; 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), fixed-term for 6 months
  • After 6-months there is a possibility of extension for another 12-months (total 18-month role)

• Join new ways of working to address inequities in the health system
• Make a positive difference for Māori whānau and improving health outcomes
• Gain experience working within a successful research and operational teams

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

Our research team is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our Māori Health research team here at Māori Health Services (Te Puna Oranga) at Waikato Hospital working on our project `Implementing a new partnership model for elimination of tuberculosis (TB) for Māori.

Te kaupapa

The project builds on our current Whiri TB study and aims to expand the model of care to include a partnership between Māori Community Health Providers (MCHP), Public Health Service, and hospital-based TB treatment services personnel for improved hauora for Māori with TB and, ultimately, elimination of TB in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are wanting to test a new model of care that connects the above-stated teams that is

• Māori-led and whānau-centred with meaningful high-trust engagement with affected people and whānau
• uses a holistic approach that aims to improve health at individual, whānau and community levels
• enhances the reach of contact tracing.

Te Rangahau

Using a Kaupapa Māori methodology and the He Pikinga Waiora implementation science framework, our project aim is to:

• Develop a referral pathway from public health to Māori Health providers for Māori with TB
• Implement and evaluate Whiri, a whānau-centred health and social support approach
• Implement and evaluate a culturally safe approach for screening TB contacts and providing preventive treatment;
• Assess the operational viability and acceptability of the partnership model;
• Assess the economic viability and national scalability of the partnership model.

Te mahi

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in supporting new ways of working in the health system, to address inequities. This programme of work will embrace Mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori in order to be effective for our Māori communities and fulfil our Te Tiriti obligations.

Day to day: You will conduct research activities that support the whole project with a the focus on supporting and engaging the MHCPs across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty / Lakes regions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop, build and nurture relationships with MCHPs selected for the project in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty/Lakes Regions.
• Undertake a Facility Readiness Assessment in partnership with MCHP
• Prepare evidence from the Facility Readiness Assessment and other key factors known about the care and control of TB
• Develop training materials and standard operating procedures and provide training to MCHP partners.
• Work alongside MCHPs to support them in undertaking their work undertaking Whiri, and contact tracing.

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About the Team

Our team is the Māori Health Rangahau/Research team, part of Te Puna Oranga (Māori Health Service) at Waikato Hospital. Our goals are:

• Engaging in Kaupapa Māori research & evaluation
• Contributing towards opportunities for funding & scholarships
• Support & linking in Māori & Indigenous research and networks
• Building workforce development
• Developing innovative solutions based on research

About you

As a Project Coordinator to be considered for the role youll need:

• A relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualification in health or related field
• 3-5 years experience in research/project coordination and/or 3-5 years experience in engaging with Māori community groups
• Understanding of Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori and the ability to engage appropriately in Māori settings
• High level of relationship management skills as the role works across providers and teams
• Track record in written communication, such as research publications or report writing
• Empathy, ability and confidence to engage with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm 19 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or Dr Amy Jones at amy.jones@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.