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.