Board Member (Māori Representative)

A vacancy exists for a Māori Representative to be a Trustee on the Board of Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere, Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH). The Board is the governing body of NBPH, as we aim to better primary health for all in Nelson Bays.

The person we are looking for will reflect the diversity and perspectives (both urban and rural) of the various Iwi, consumers, community health providers, with a particular focus on whānau groups.

Our Vision is:
Healthy Community (Hapori Ora), Healthy People (Tāngata Ora) and Healthy Workforce (Kaimahi Ora)

You will have:

• Strong links to Manawhenua iwi and the wider Māori community

• Current health experience

• A high level of formal reo capability and understanding of tikanga Māori

• An understanding of Pae Ora and how it relates to and affects whānau, hapū and iwi Māori and community groups

• Knowledge of Māori health in the primary healthcare sector

• A good and effective network of community relationships, with understanding of the diversity and different perspectives (rural and urban), and a commitment to equity

• An ability to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities and participation to the Board of NBPH in a fair, balanced and considered approach

• Excellent communication and relationship skills

• Awareness of the cultural values of the community served, including local Tangata Whenua

• An understanding of the planning process – strategic plans and annual plans

• Previous governance experience

Payment is made for monthly meetings and other meeting attendance as required.

For the position description, application form and nomination form, please see below:

For further information contact:
Emily-Rose Richards, Board Secretary
admin.exec@nbph.org.nz

Applications close: 29 August 2025

NBPH is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Nelson Bays region. PHOs lead and coordinate primary health care within the local community. NBPH is committed to reducing the inequalities in health between all peoples.