Kaiwhakapuāwai - Te Puawaitanga

Kaiwhakapuāwai are an important part of the Te Puawaitanga workforce, working alongside whānau across the lifespan to strengthen wellbeing, connection and access to support. This is a varied, practical and people-focused role, working across services and kaupapa to reduce barriers and connect whānau with the support, resources and opportunities that matter to them.

• Are you passionate about the wellbeing of Māori whānau?
• Are you warm, approachable and able to build genuine, trusting relationships with whānau?
• Are you reliable, resourceful and willing to pitch in wherever needed?
• Do you take initiative, follow through on commitments and work well alongside others?
• Are you keen to be part of a kaupapa Māori community organisation?
  
  
  
  

We would love to hear from you if you enjoy working alongside whānau and making things happen. You might support whānau to enrol with a GP, connect with a midwife, access education or community services, participate in groups or wānanga, or overcome transport barriers. You may also help prepare resources and kai, support community activities or work alongside other Te Puawaitanga services.

We are looking for someone who builds trusted relationships, takes initiative, demonstrates sound judgement and contributes positively to shared mahi. You will develop strong knowledge of Te Puawaitanga and the wider community to help whānau access the right support.

Applicants must hold a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), or an equivalent or higher relevant qualification, and a full current driver's licence. Experience working alongside whānau Māori and an understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori practice are important requirements of the role.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

For the position description, police vetting form and application form, please see our website: Te Puawaitanga Job Opportunities

Please send your completed application, including CV, cover letter, application form and Police Vetting form with two forms of photo ID, to recruitment@tepuawaitanga.maori.nz

For further queries, phone 0800 66 99 57.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing to interviews. We reserve the right to close advertising early if the position is filled during the advertising period.