Family Start - Whānau Awhina

Family Start

Are you committed to supporting positive wellbeing, health and education outcomes for tamariki, pēpi and their whānau?

37.5 hours per week

Would you like to make a difference by walking alongside whānau through the early years of their tamariki?

This role supports whānau to identify and respond to challenges or barriers that may be impacting the wellbeing, safety, development, and learning of their tamariki.

Working alongside whānau to build on their strengths, strengthen connections with health, education, social, and community services, and provide practical parenting education that supports confident, nurturing, and responsive care. The aim of this mahi is to provide early, practical, and relationship-based tautoko that supports positive outcomes for tamariki, parents, caregivers, and the wider whānau.

What we offer: 

• A kaupapa Māori work environment and culture where hauora is prioritised


• Education, training and ongoing development opportunities


• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi


• A day off on your birthday


• Fun daily whanaungatanga sessions

At Te Puawaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust, we are dedicated to working with whānau across the lifespan as they navigate all aspects of their health and wellbeing.

Please note, only applications submitted via our website will be considered. Please go to https://tepuawaitanga.maori.nz/job-opportunities
to complete the online application form and provide a cover letter detailing your skills and relevant experience as well as an up-to-date CV.

Applications close: midday Friday 4th September

For the full Job Description click here: Position Description - Whānau Awhina.pdf

For the Police Vetting Form click here: 2026 Police Vetting Form

For further information contact [email protected]  

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