Kaiārahi Whānau Ora/Te Mana Whai Pūkenga Navigators

Our Whānau Ora and Te Mana Whai Pūkenga (TMWP) teams are looking to recruit a Kaiārahi (Navigator) for each team!

Our Thames-based Kaiārahi work alongside identified priority whānau to develop plans, identify aspirations and goals, and provide ‘wrap around’/multi-disciplinary support by drawing on a range of approaches to support whānau in achieving their outcomes. 

Employment type: Fixed Term (1.0 FTE) till 30 June 2026.

“Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te katoa" – We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone”

As a Kaiārahi in Whānau Ora and TMWP you will have a passion for supporting our communities across the Hauraki rohe to improve health and wellbeing 

Essential Competencies include:

• A relevant Whānau Ora tertiary qualification, or a willingness to undertake study towards Whānau Ora qualifications.


• Experience in whānau case management involving Manaakitanga, Kōtahitanga and Whanaugatanga, and employment placement.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.


• Computer literacy.


• A clean full driver licence. 


• Strong links (or the ability to build strong links) with Hauraki communities, community groups and networks.

We require a confident pro-active individual with strong time management skills, great sense of humour and a sparkling personality.

To succeed in this appointment,

 you must have a commitment to improving the accessibility of service provision to Hauraki whānau and a clear understanding of Te Taha Māori.

If this sounds like you, please submit your application now!

For a copy of the position description please email a request to: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Mauri Ora.