Kaitūruki - Family Start
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
Te Puāwai Whānau supports tamariki and their whānau through services grounded in a Whānau Ora approach. The team works alongside whānau to nurture positive relationships, strengthen parenting journeys, build confidence and capability, and support aspirations that contribute to lasting wellbeing for tamariki and their whānau.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role (role specific content)
As a member of the Te Puāwai Whānau team, you will work alongside tamariki and their whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve positive outcomes through a Whānau Ora approach.
Working across health, education, justice, and social sectors, you will support whānau to achieve their goals, access services, and strengthen their confidence and capability. You will maintain a strong focus on the health, wellbeing, safety, and development of tamariki, ensuring their needs remain at the centre of all support provided.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building trusted relationships with tamariki, whānau, and community partners.
- Supporting whānau to identify and achieve goals that enhance their wellbeing and aspirations.
- Facilitating access to health, education, social, and community services.
- Advocating for whānau and coordinating support across multiple sectors.
- Monitoring and supporting tamariki wellbeing, including their physical, emotional, developmental, and care needs.
- Encouraging whānau participation in opportunities that strengthen self-management, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
- Maintaining accurate records, reporting requirements, and programme outcomes.
He kōrero mōu | About You (candidate requirements and attributes)
You are passionate about supporting tamariki and whānau to thrive and have experience working with whānau in a health, social services, education, or community setting. You are committed to working in a way that reflects the principles of Whānau Ora and kaupapa Māori values.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience working with whānau, tamariki, and communities in health, social services, education, or a related field.
- An understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and a commitment to kaupapa Māori practice.
- Knowledge of the factors that influence child development, health, wellbeing, and whānau outcomes.
- Strong communication, engagement, and advocacy skills.
- The ability to support whānau to identify goals, overcome barriers, and achieve positive outcomes.
- Experience working collaboratively with a range of services and stakeholders.
- Confidence using databases and maintaining accurate case notes and reporting.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
- A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
Most importantly, you will bring empathy, integrity, cultural competence, and a genuine commitment to supporting whānau to achieve their aspirations.
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.