Hutia Te Rito Tiwhana

Tuwharetoa Health is a kaupapa Maori health services provider dedicated to uplifting and empowering whanau by delivering services to the Turangi, Taupo and Mangakino communities that reflect the values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Huhuatanga. We are committed to creating a supportive environment that encourages growth, resilience and wellbeing within our communities.

Our vision is to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa.

Do you believe in the potential of whanau to shape their own futures? Are you passionate about empowering people to recognise their strengths, dream big and take meaningful steps towards their aspirations?

Tuwharetoa Health is looking for a passionate, relationship focused Hutia Te Rito Tiwhana to join our team and walk alongside whanau as they turn their moemoeā into achievable action.

Hutia Te Rito is a whanau led, strengths based service grounded in the belief that every whanau has strengths, capabilities and potential. Our role is to create the space, encouragement and connections that help whanau discover what is possible and build confidence to make it happen.

This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful by supporting whanau to lead their own journeys, realise their aspirations and create positive futures for themselves and generations to come.

You will take on a coaching role, building trusted and mana enhancing relationships with whanau. You will encourage possibility, nurture confidence and support whanau to turn their aspirations into practical steps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build authentic, trusting relationships that uphold mana, dignity, choice and self-determination.
• Support whanau to discover their strengths, values, dreams and aspirations.
• Coach whanau to develop and progress their own Whanau Aspiration Plans.
• Connect whanau with community networks, resources, learning and opportunities.
• Celebrate progress, encourage momentum and support whānau to recognise their achievements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of Hutia te Rito.
• Maintain quality records, capture whanau experiences and outcomes, and participate in reflective practice, supervision and service evaluation.

Skills & Experience:

• Has excellent listening, communication and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of matauranga Maori, Maori models of wellbeing and approaches that strengthen whakapapa, identity and connection.
• Is organised, proactive and able to support people to turn ideas into achievable actions.
• Understands the importance of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, whakapapa and self-determination.
• Has strong professional boundaries and understands when to seek guidance or connect whanau with other services.
• Experience in whanau development, community engagement, coaching, mentoring or a related field would be an advantage.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Level 5 qualification (for example Whanau Ora, coaching, community development, health or social services), or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• A recognised coaching qualification, or willingness to complete one, would be an advantage.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and cultural heritage.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of whanau and our communities.

For details of all requirements of this role, please request a position description.

Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday 26  November 2026.

If you are motivated to contribute to this important mahi and be part of the Tuwharetoa Health team, visit https://thct.co.nz/careers-at-thct/ to download a position description and application form.

Alternatively, contact work@thct.co.nz or 0800 942 7454.