- Are you passionate about working alongside whānau to enhance their wellbeing?
- Are you passionate for the wellbeing of tamariki and their whānau?
- Are you solution orientated with the ability to think outside the box to engage with whānau?
About the organisation
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Maori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person with an understanding of the concept of Whānau Ora .You will take a role in an important service to guide and encourage Whānau with their plans to achieve autonomous wellbeing.
About the role
The Whānau Ora Navigator position is one that will support Māori whaiora within the community to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their Whānau. You will engage in a holistic way using a whānau ora model of working to assess their needs and walk along side the whanau to help build skills, confidence and enable a positive behaviour change.
You will contribute to the prevention and reduction in vulnerability and harm for whaiora, whānau and communities and support the reduction in the number of whānau that experience hardship and adverse life outcomes. This role is full-time hours, fixed-term until December 2025 situated in our Wainoni office.
Skills and experience
- Experience working with Māori and within a kaupapa Māori environment.
- Experience in establishing effective working relationships with individuals, their whānau and other key stakeholders.
- A passion for helping people
- Commitment and/or experience working in a Whānau Ora model.
- Experience working with whanau, lived experience
Benefits and perks
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Life insurance
- Free gym membership
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whanau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Maori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).
Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.
Manaakitanga
We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced
Whānaungatanga
We build relationships through shared experiences and working together
Rangatiratanga
We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible
Whakākoako
We all learn
For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Lita at lita.kumia@hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
