Roles within Hikitia
Hikitia Support Broker, Māori
Hikitia support broker, Māori work under the guidance of mental health clinicians and Kairuruku Hinengaro to offer Māori-centred one on one support.
Kairuruku Hinengaro
Bringing together Mātauranga Māori and mental health expertise, Kairuruku Hinengaro provide culturally focused mental health support.
Kaiako
Kaiako are facilitators of oranga programmes specifically designed to increase cultural connection, cultural awareness, and cultural identity, as part of the multi-disciplinary Hikitia team.
Clinical staff
Nurses, psychologists, and medical teams provide best practice, culturally informed treatment.
Custodial staff
Corrections Officers with a passion for mental health are crucial to providing a secure and safe service.
Support staff
Support staff, such as administration officers, help to keep the service running smoothly