TE KAUPAPA O TE TŪRANGA - POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of mothers, pēpi, and whānau?

We are seeking a full time Rau Atawhai - Kaiawhina Community Worker to provide culturally grounded health promotion, education, and practical support across the Ngāti Porou rohe. This role supports whānau with pēpi and tamariki under 5 years old by providing advocacy, education, and practical support that enhances safety and well-being. It is part of the Naati and Healthy Team that collectively works alongside whānau to promote whānau ora and ensure tamariki grow up in safe, nurturing environments. This includes supporting vaccination events, undertaking assessments, facilitating and gathering consumer feedback when required, encouraging whānau to access and engage with health services, and supporting whānau-led health management.

You will play a key part in reducing health inequities and contributing to improved health outcomes for our tamariki

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NGĀ KAWENGA MATUA – KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Operations: Providing culturally safe support to whānau throughout pregnancy and early childhood, delivering education on maternal wellbeing, infant care, safe sleeping, and nutrition.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building trusting relationships with whānau, hapū, and community networks while collaborating with midwives, GPs, and maternity services.
• Programme Oversight: Supporting the planning and delivery of parenting education programmes and community initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identifying whānau who need additional support and ensuring concerns are escalated to appropriate health professionals.
• Communication: Maintaining accurate case notes and providing regular reports to the Team Leader.

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NGĀ TOHU MATAURANGA - QUALIFICATIONS To be successful, you will need:

• Diploma in Public Health or similar (A relevant qualification in health, community support, social services, early childhood, or health promotion)
• OR equivalent experience working with whānau, mothers, and infants in a community setting

Desirable:

• Extensive experience working in communities.

• Evidence of ability to meet Job Description requirements.

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NGĀ PUKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO – SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE We are looking for a candidate who possesses:

Essential:

• Established links and networks in community

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Involvement in community activities

• A high level of cultural sensitivity & knowledge of tikanga

• Excellent communication skills Basic level of computer literacy

• Ability to organise and plan activities in community Self-motivation, initiative and enthusiasm Flexibility

• Team Leadership Skills

• Clean Driver's License (Full)

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Desirable:

• Nonsmoker

• Lives in the community of interest

• An understanding of Tikanga, Te Reo and nga hapu o Ngati Porou.

• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Ottawa Charter

• Previous experience working within Maori communities

• Proficiency in te Reo Maori me ona tikanga Mataora Training

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Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou – What we offer

A supportive workplace grounded in tikanga Māori.

Opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Opportunities to innovate and contribute to whānau ora outcomes.

NIB Health Insurance

EAP and wellbeing support services

Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply

To apply, 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.

Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

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. 

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

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