Kaitātaki Whānau Ora Team Lead - Fixed Term
He kōrero mō mātou | About Te Oranganui
Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing health, wellbeing, and social services that support whānau across Whanganui and surrounding districts. Guided by tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora, and a whānau-centred approach, we work alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve their aspirations.
He kōrero mō te ratonga | About the Service
Toiora Whānau delivers health and social support services through a Whānau Ora approach, empowering whānau to identify their goals, build on their strengths, and achieve their aspirations. By walking alongside whānau, the team supports wellbeing, resilience, and self-determined futures through connections to health, education, housing, employment, and cultural opportunities.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking a Team Lead to provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to the Kaitūruki Whānau Ora team. The role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring service delivery, supporting kaimahi performance and development, and ensuring operational targets and programme outcomes are achieved.
Working closely with the Service Manager, you will foster a positive team culture and support the delivery of quality Whānau Ora services that empower whānau to achieve their goals and aspirations.
This is a fixed-term role ending 30 June 2027.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are a confident and supportive leader who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whānau. You bring a strong understanding of kaupapa Māori practice and have the ability to lead, motivate, and develop kaimahi while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven leadership, team leader, or supervisory experience.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori practice.
- The ability to work effectively within a kaupapa Māori environment.
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting staff performance, development, and wellbeing.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to build positive relationships with whānau, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Most importantly, you will be a values-driven leader who can inspire and empower kaimahi to deliver high-quality Whānau Ora services and positive outcomes for whānau.
Ngā painga ka tukuna e mātou | What We Offer
- Supportive kaupapa Māori workplace culture with opportunities to engage in karakia, waiata, kapa haka and wānanga
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Professional supervision and access to EAP services
- Access to corporate wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, plus 15 days' sick leave annually
- Living Wage employer
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you're passionate about making a difference for whānau and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early. Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand work visa.