Job Description

Kaitūwhana Kaimahi

• Are you passionate about working alongside whānau to enhance their wellbeing?
• Are you passionate for the wellbeing of whānau?
• Are you solution orientated with the ability to think outside the box to engage with whānau?

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting whānau and Hapori for over 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with an understanding of the concept of Whānau Ora. You will take a role in an important service to guide and encourage Whānau with their plans to achieve autonomous wellbeing. This role is part of a larger team in Ōtautahi.

About the role

The Kaitūwhana position is one that will support whānau Māori within the community to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their whānau. You will engage in a holistic way using a whānau ora model of working to assess needs and aspirations. Championing and guiding whānau nwith solid skills that effectively build skills and confidence, improving welbeing outcomes for whānau.

You will contribute to the prevention and reduction in vulnerability and harm for whaiora, whānau and hapori and support the reduction in the number of whānau that experience hardship and adverse life outcomes.

Skills and experience

• Minimum of Level 4 health qualification is preferred
• Experience working with Māori and within a kaupapa Māori environment.
• Experience in establishing effective working relationships with individuals, their whānau and other key stakeholders.
• Appropriate skills in helping people
• Commitment and/or experience working in a Whānau Ora model.
• Full and clean NZ driver licence

Benefits and perks

• Competitive salary for appropriate experience
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Life insurance
• Free gym membership
• 5 days of Hauora Leave

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).

Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced

Whānaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakākoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lita at Lita.Kumia@hewakatapu.org.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.