Job Description

Whānau Intervention Practitioner - Tāne Ora

• Are you passionate about supporting tāne and their whānau in times of need?

About the organisation

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

About the role

The Whānau Intervention Practitioner Tāne Ora role is crucial in providing support to men who are seeking positive life changes, helping to prevent further family violence and guiding them towards positive pathways. 

Kiamahi in these roles will build strong, trusting relationships with tāne and their whānau, co-facilitating Kaupapa māori based programmes that support tāne to reflect, heal and develop new behaviours grounded in accountability, respect and growth.

Skills and experience

• Experience working with at-risk men and whānau support, social work, mentoring, or related roles.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga, and experience working with diverse communities. 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of client records.
• Passion for creating positive change in the lives of perpetrators, victims and their whānau.
• A full clean driver’s licence.
• Alignment to He Waka Tapu values and core principles and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Benefits and perks

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Life Insurance
• Active workplace wellbeing initiatives
• 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).

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.

If you wish to apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

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