The Team
Hospice is a community – our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and are passionate about making a positive difference to patients and whānau
About the team
Supportive, collaborative, welcoming. There is no 'I' in 'Team' here. We take great pride in fostering an inclusive environment and actively championing and celebrating diversities.
Our people, staff and volunteers, are passionate in their shared belief that living well and dying well are fundamental values within a compassionate and caring community. Our dedication to being a ‘Hospice for All’ means we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all and actively work to ensure we foster safe and holistic care for everyone, from staff and volunteers to patients and visitors.
Having a reputation as a workplace of choice, a finalist in the 2024 2degrees Auckland Business Awards - Employer of the Year Category, at Tōtara Hospice people experience meaningful and transformative work and in doing so find their best selves.
Click here to meet some of our team! 🎥
Our team culture
Our diversity is valued as our greatest strength - our sector leading advantage. Our people are proud to be part of the team, working for an organisation where they can be comfortable and confident to be themselves.
🌏To support our team and provide them with the tools and knowledge to uphold our values, our staff undergo bicultural competency education facilitated by Empowering Change to ensure that we honour our commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our service delivery.
🏳️🌈We are also a proud supporter of Pride Pledge who provide our team with training and help us work toward maintaining an authentically safe and inclusive environment for our rainbow communities.
Staff benefits
Working at Tōtara Hospice means working for an employer who genuinely appreciates their staff and is constantly looking at ways to collaborate with and support their team. Check out some of the benefits that we offer to our Tōtara Hospice team:
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Insurance 📜Permanent staff receive a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to help safeguard their well-being & that of their whānau/dependants
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Onsite café 🍵At The Hub we have our fabulous Aroha Eatery, serving delicious coffee and food for all to enjoy
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Free parking 🚘Free onsite parking at The Hub and at our Retail stores
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Gardens 🌻The Hub is surrounded by beautiful gardens for all to explore or relax in during their lunch breaks
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Professional supervision 🩺Our clinical staff have access to free and completely confidential monthly supervision
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Learning and development 📚We offer a range of learning opportunities, from bicultural competency training to professional development
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And more! 🤩If you want to learn more about our staff benefits, reach out 'Contact us' page