• Support tūroro, patients, whānau and staff with all facets of spiritual care
• Work in a multidisciplinary team in the inpatient unit and out in the community
• Full time permanent role, working across all Harbour Hospice sites

Mōu | For you

At Harbour Hospice our values are at the core of every interaction we have with tūroro, patients, family, whānau, our community and each other. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values of aroha (compassionate), tautikanga (professional), and mō te katoa (inclusive).

The Spiritual Carer is an important part of a professional and expert multidisciplinary team who collaborate and take pride in patient-centred, holistic care. You will receive:

• In-depth and tailored onboarding
• Ongoing development opportunities including paid study leave
• One hour per month of paid professional supervision
• Access to pool car and free onsite parking
• Laptop and mobile phone provided

Best of all, you will join an organisation where we consider you 'he taonga koe,' your work matters.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Spiritual Carer supports with tūroro, patients and their whānau and family in their differing spiritual and/or religious beliefs utilising Te Whara Tapa Wha Māori health model. You’ll be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and will:

• Regularly visit with tūroro, patients in the community and in our in-patient units
• Develop and maintain a network with other spiritual leaders and community agencies
• Assist with education and training programmes
• Enable Harbour people to effectively articulate and support a spiritual care perspective

He kōrero mōu| About you

You have demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with whānau and families facing loss. You have the resilience to support with tūroro patients with life-limiting illnesses. We’re looking for someone with leadership qualities, who can collaborate effectively in a team environment, be open minded, and have the flexibility to adapt when things change. 

You also need:

• Recognised theological qualifications
• Experience working supporting people with different spiritual needs
• Ability and desire to work with people of multi-faith backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A valid, clean full driver’s licence

Ko mātou tēnei | About us

Harbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa caring for people across the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions. We support and provide holistic care to people in their homes, in one of our two inpatient units, or in community programmes offered at each of our three sites. We are a progressive organisation which places each tūroro, patient, whānau and family, our community, and our people, at the heart of everything.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click on the link to submit your CV and cover letter through our careers site. Tell us your motivation for applying and how your work and life experience align with our values and the role you’re applying for. 

Don’t hesitate to email Peggy Newton, Recruitment Specialist peggy.newton@harbourhospice.org.nz with any questions, or to arrange a kōrero (chat) before you apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks including health screening where applicable, are part of our recruitment process