Job Description

Kaiāwhina

• Are you passionate about helping whānau enhance their wellbeing?
• Are you a positive and engaging person?
• Can you work in a team environment exuding positivity and calm?

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 30 years, working to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.

The AOD Residential team support individuals in a group/whānau setting in a supported accommodation whare for tangata whaiora who want to reduce the harm and stop the addiction of alcohol and drugs.

About the role

We require active people who can engage and tautoko whānau in our AOD residential treatment programme, who will walk alongside whānau in support of their session plans and follow tasks as directed. We offer part time weekend shifts, alternating on a day/night roster alongside day and afternoon shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication dispensing and health plan support
• Working with the whānau to support making changes and healthy choices
• Active participation in shift activities, must be able to complete walks, support Gym access, beach activities and classroom group activities
• Cleaning and Meal preparation
• Active participation in community events
• Able to role model excellent health and wellbeing
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times
• Complete tasks as requested by management

Key skills and Experience

• Experience within a Kaupapa Māori environment
• Experience within a supported accommodation or residential environment
• Prefer MH level 3 or are prepared to be supported to attain the minimum level
• Full and clean drivers’ license.

Benefits and perks

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Life insurance
• Free Gym Membership
• Kaimahi wellbeing connection days

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).

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 vick@hewakatapu.org.nz

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