Whānanu Worker

He waka eke noa – we’re all in this together.

Are you passionate about supporting tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to thrive?

At Te Manu Toroa Charitable Trust, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of our communities through accessible, affordable, kaupapa Māori health and social services. For almost 30 years, we have worked alongside whānau across Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty to achieve positive health, social and wellbeing outcomes.

We are looking for a compassionate, energetic and community-focused Whānau Worker to join our Social Work and Community Services team.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Working within our Family Start programme, you will provide intensive support to whānau with young children who are facing complex social, health, and family challenges. Through relationship-based practice, advocacy, and home visiting, you will empower whānau to build on their strengths and create positive outcomes for their children.

You will:

• Support vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi to reach their full potential.
• Deliver engaging group programmes, education sessions, sport, fitness and social activities.
• Work alongside whānau using a strengths-based and holistic approach.
• Complete assessments, goal plans and whānau plans.
• Connect whānau with health, education and community services.
• Build positive relationships with schools, community agencies and health providers.
• Advocate for whānau and support coordinated care and positive outcomes.

Ko Wai Koe? | About You

You’ll be someone who genuinely cares about making a difference and enjoys working with whānau in diverse community settings.

Ideally, you will have:

• A qualification in Health, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or a related field, or be working towards one.
• Experience working with rangatahi and/or tamariki in individual and group settings.
• Experience supporting whānau and high-needs communities.
• Knowledge of child development and family wellbeing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• The legal right to work permanently in New Zealand.
• A commitment to kaupapa Māori values and working in culturally safe ways.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference for whānau and tamariki.
• A supportive Kaupapa Māori environment grounded in manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.
• A collaborative and values-driven workplace.
• The chance to contribute to positive intergenerational change across our communities.

About Te Manu Toroa

Te Manu Toroa has been serving the Western Bay of Plenty since 1997, delivering integrated health and social services that support Māori and the wider community to achieve better wellbeing outcomes. Our vision is for Māori to be healthy, confident, empowered, and contributing members of their communities.

Me Pēhea te Tono | How to Apply

If you are passionate about empowering whānau and creating safer futures for tamariki and whānau, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Nau mai, haere mai – join us in creating transformative outcomes for whānau.