Rangatahi Hauora Programme Lead

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity 

We are looking for a passionate and skilled leader to take on the role of Rangatahi Hauora Programme Lead, supporting delivery of Taakiri Tūu Te Rangatahi across the Waikato.

This programme is designed to support rangatahi Māori, Pasifika and care-experienced youth through equitable access to health, education and wellbeing opportunities.

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2026 working 40 hours per week.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and facilitate the delivery of Taakiri Tūu Te Rangatahi in schools, kura and alternative education settings.


• Build strong relationships with iwi partners, schools, kura, health providers and community organisations.


• Ensure safe, engaging, and culturally responsive activities that enhance the wellbeing of rangatahi.


• Coordinate programme logistics including events, resources, evaluation and reporting.


• Explore opportunities for sustainable funding and growth of the programme.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

Ideally you will have:

• Three to five years’ experience working alongside rangatahi, particularly Māori, Pasifika and care-experienced youth.


• A qualification in Health and Wellbeing (minimum Level 4 or equivalent).


• Tertiary qualification in Health, Social or Youth Development is preferred.


• Proven leadership experience in working with rangatahi in either health, youth development or education.


• Strong facilitation or teaching skills and confidence in both classroom and outdoor settings.


• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori (Te Reo is an advantage).


• Knowledge of the health and education sector.


• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.


• Organisational skills to manage programme delivery, reporting and resources.


• Full driver’s licence (ability to drive a van preferred).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer. 

• An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.


• Opportunities for career development and training.


• An opportunity to influence and contribute to the wider work of Pinnacle, and a commitment to your health and well-being with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply  

Please reach out to [email protected] to arrange a kōrero (chat) before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

This role will remain open until we find a suitable candidate.