Reception Kaimahi
About the
organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa
Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for
over 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of
Whānau.
About the role
The Reception Kaimahi will
provide a professional level of tautoko to all whaiora, manuhiri and kaimahi
that attend our site at 161 Pages Road.
One of our core values is
manaakitanga, which means hospitality and prioritising others' needs. This is
crucial in this role, where providing excellent support ensures that everyone
who accesses our services feels respected and prioritised.
Responsibilities
include:
Work Hours:
This is a permanent full-time role: Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40hrs
per week)
Skills and
experience
We are looking for a
confident, grounded individual with a warm and engaging personality to join our
team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well presented, and
passionate about delivering exceptional service to our people. You should
possess excellent communication skills, be proficient in using a variety of
software platforms, demonstrate strong time management and organisational
abilities, and ideally have effective de-escalation skills. Experience working
in a Kaupapa Māori organisation or a similar environment would be an advantage.
Benefits and perks
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 wish to apply,
please ensure to include your CV and a cover letter to your application. If you
have any questions about the role, please email nikki.harley@hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that
Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New
Zealand.

He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori not-for-profit organisation, providing healthcare and social services support to whānau across the South Island.
We use our tikanga Māori and the values of Māori culture to help people identify what they really want out of life, working closely with our community, other service providers and government agencies to meet the needs of whānau.
Our core values are Manaakitanga, Whānaungatanga, Rangatiratanga and Whakākoako, which our Kaimahi aim to uphold in their mahi.
We provide the following programs:
- Family Court Domestic Violence programmes
- Community Probation Service programmes
- Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children support
- Wāhine Ora - Breast Screen & Cervical Smear Wāhine Ora
- Regional Māori Alcohol and other Drug Services
- Ministry of Health Residential whānau support
- 0800 Hey Bro – 24/7 helpline for men
‘Me mahi tahi tātou mo te orange o te whānau.’
Working together for the wellness of family.