Kaiawhina - Hauora and Whanau - Hiring Urgently

Manaaki whanau i nga wa katoa 

We are seeking a champion for whanau that is passionate about seeking the right pathways to achieve wellness. Our kaiawhina will work alongside whanau to improve health outcomes and overall wellness, ensuring our community thrives through whanau-led supports. 

The role is fulltime working in the Papakura community. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi - About the role 

The Kaiawhina is a dynamic role that will work across our health and social services, connecting with whanau in a meaningful and whanau-centered way. The kaiawhina will have a diverse work programme, that engages across a spectrum of whanau that require manaakitanga. Some examples include, but are not limited to: 

• whanau who have multiple barriers to accessing support, connecting them seamlessly to the right services. 
• Mama and Pepi in their first 1000 days and supporting their smooth transition between services and supports 
• whanau who have disengaged in healthcare for a period of time, and require reconnecting, ensuring all health checks are up to date. 
• Palliative care whanau [Korowai aroha service] who require wraparound support to alleviate all stressors and barriers they experience 
• Whanau overdue for tests, visits and prescriptions; preventing of disengagement in healthcare 
• brokering cross agency support and specialists ie. social services, employment, housing, and other needs that are led by whanau 

He korero mo Papakura Marae - About us 

We are a maataawaka Marae based in Papakura, that serves our community regardless of ethnicity, age or other. We have over 50+ services, and 80+ staff within a range of areas, including; housing, employment, health services, co-located agency support, whanau ora, justice and food security. 

We strive to serve whanau with our values of tika, pono, aroha and manaakitanga at the centre of all we do. We have an excellent employment package, which includes; 

• tailor made development and wellness opportunities  
• personal training and yoga/mindfulness for all staff 
• opportunities to serve community in a meaningful way at our community dinners, christmas events and other special events 
• employer kiwisaver contribution
• positive workplace culture and inclusive staff 

He korero mou - About you 

We are seeking a dynamic champion for whanau who is not afraid to advocate and serve the best interests of whanau. You are a believer in whanau-centered approaches to wellness, and have a strong understanding of kaupapa Maori methods and models of care, and incorporate Te Ao Maori principles and values n your practice. We are looking for a Kaiawhina who: 

• has experience in kaupapa Maori settings such as kura kaupapa, kohanga reo and/or Maori organisations 
• preferably has a background in health promotion, healthcare and/or community service delivery
• is passionate about people, and will go over and above to serve whanau needs effectively 
• is committed to manaakitanga, tika and pono in day to day settings

Tono mai - How to apply 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] 

To view the position description  please email [email protected]