Pou Tumanako | Suicide Prevention & Postvention Coordinator

Pou Tumanako | Suicide Prevention & Postvention Coordinator

Mō te tūnga | Role Overview

We are seeking a Pou Tūmanako to join our Suicide Prevention & Postvention (SPP) team within Pegasus Mental Health Services.

This is a strategic, relationship-focused role that works at the interface of community, system, and service delivery, supporting the implementation of Every Life Matters: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019–2029, He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata.

The Pou Tūmanako plays a key role in strengthening the suicide prevention and postvention system across Waitaha by working in partnership with mana whenua, iwi, and kaupapa Māori providers to co-design and implement approaches that reflect the aspirations of whānau, hapū, and iwi. The role supports the development of prevention and postvention responses that are culturally safe, tikanga-informed, and mana-enhancing, and provides coordination and guidance to ensure responses to suspected suicide uphold the mana of those who have passed.

Working across a wide network of partners, including iwi, Māori providers, health services, NGOs, and government agencies-- the role contributes to system-level thinking, identifies gaps and opportunities, and supports continuous improvement to better meet the needs of Māori communities. This includes embedding Māori models of health into planning, advice, and delivery, and strengthening safe, responsible communication and practice across the sector.

This role requires the ability to move between strategic thinking and on-the-ground coordination and sits within a highly collaborative team committed to building a connected, equitable, and culturally grounded suicide prevention system in Canterbury.

This is a permanent position. 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience working with Māori communities, iwi, and kaupapa Māori providers
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its practical application in health
• Experience working in complex, cross-sector environments
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in mental health, suicide prevention, or community wellbeing

You will also demonstrate:

• A clear commitment to equity and improving outcomes for Māori
• The ability to build and sustain trusted, respectful relationships
• A mana-enhancing and culturally safe approach to working with whānau
• Confidence to contribute to system-level thinking and continuous improvement
• Calm, grounded, and thoughtful practice in sensitive and complex situations 

Ko tāmātou e kawemainei | What we offer

• Supportive, people focused culture
  

• Opportunities for professional growth
  

• Range of wellness benefits including a wellness subsidy
  

• Free after-hours medical care

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply

Apply online and include a cover letter and your CV. Applications will close 08 May 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they are received so this position may be filled prior to the advertised closing date. we encourage you to apply early. 

More information on key responsibilities can be found in the position description attached to the job listing for this role on our careers page.  For information about Pegasus Health visit: www.pegasus.health.nz.

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