Manawai Mai Rongoā Practitioner
- Are you passionate about traditional Māori healing and holistic well-being?
About the role
This role is all about enhancing the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of wāhine who are in Christchurch Womens Prison. The intentions of the role is fostering cultural connection, and empowering our wāhine to lead healthier, more resilient lives.
As a Rongoā Practitioner, you will deliver Rongoā Māori practices that enhance wāhine well-being. You’ll develop holistic healing plans, support cultural empowerment, and educate wāhine on the benefits of traditional Māori practices.
The role works within the Manawai Mai service team, supports group facilitation and the blending of our programme content to ensure wāhine access the full intent of the brief intervention programme.
About the organisation’s
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who continue to support individuals and the community for over 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau and communities in Waitaha by providing various preventative and intervention services and programmes.
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of health, addiction, social, housing and employment support services. We are committed to Māori succeeding as Māori, privileging lived experience, and supporting thriving Pasifika peoples.
Together, we bring strong values, deep experience, and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, mana-enhancing support for wāhine in the justice system.
Skills and experience
- Experience working with Māori and within a Kaupapa Māori environment.
- Experienced practitioner in Rongoā.
- Experience providing Mirimiri, Komiri, Karakia and other Rongoā practices.
- Experience in establishing effective working relationships with individuals, their Whānau and other key stakeholders.
- Current Full Driver’s licence.
Benefits and perks
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Free Gym Membership
- Life Insurance Cover
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a Kaupapa Māori 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 wish to apply, please ensure to attach your CV and a cover letter to your application. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vick@hewakatapu.org.nz
We will be reviewing and interviewing suitable applicants on a rolling basis, so please don’t hesitate to apply.
