Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role:

As our E Tipu E Rea Kaiāwhina, you will be part of a kaupapa Māori team delivering enhanced Well Child Tamariki Ora services. This is a fixed term/full-time, mobile outreach role based at Te Puia Hospital where you will support young, first-time, and vulnerable whānau in their homes, on marae, and in community settings across the Coast from Uawa to Potaka.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusted, mana-enhancing relationships with whānau to support engagement with health services.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses to provide intensive support for māmā and pēpi aged 0–5.
• Promote health and wellbeing through education on safe sleeping, nutrition, immunisation, and positive parenting grounded in tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
• Advocate for whānau and help them navigate health, education, and social support systems.
• Assist in delivering wānanga, parenting programmes, and community events.

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About You

We are looking for a hard-working and empathetic individual who "walks the talk" and aligns with our values of Aroha, Manaaki, and Tika/Pono.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako - Essential Skills & Experience:

• A relevant qualification in health, social services, or community support (or equivalent lived/community experience).
• A full clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with whānau.
• A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches.
• Compliance with Vulnerable Children’s Act safety checking.

Desirable Skills:

• Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
• Knowledge of local East Coast communities and networks.
• Experience in facilitating groups or community programmes.

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Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping pēpi and tamariki thrive in safe, nurturing environments. You will be supported by the General Manager of Nāti Pēpi and work collaboratively with midwives, nurses, and wider iwi providers.

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Apply now to be part of a team that is "unrelenting, proud, and transforming" for our people.

Please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

To request a copy of the job description email careers@tronp.org.nz  

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than, 60day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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