Tuhono Whanau/Family Start Kaiawhina

Ko Hikurangi te maunga

Ko Waiapu te awa

Ko Ngati Porou te iwi

Mai i Potikirua ki te Toka a Taiau

Tihei Mauriora!

E ngā mana, e ngā reo karangatanga maha. Nei rā te reo pōhiri a Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou ki a koutou katoa.

Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Trustee Limited is the corporate trustee of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Trust (TRONP).  It represents the collective interests of Ngāti Porou and exercises strategic governance over its three subsidiaries:

  • Ngati Porou Oranga - Primary Healthcare, Housing, and Social Services
  • Nati Growth Linited - Commercial Assets
  • Toitu Ngati Porou - Cultural Development

As an iwi organisation, we represent and support the collective interests and aspirations of ngā whanau me ngā hapu o Ngati Porou. Our work reflects the needs of our people and the industries that thrive on the lands and waters in our rohe.


Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
Ngāti Porou Oranga provides kaupapa Māori health and social services across Te Tairāwhiti with over 280 kaimahi from Gisborne to Te Araroa.

We are seeking a dedicated part-time Kaiawhina to support tamariki and whānau across Te Tairāwhiti.

The Tuhono Whānau / Family Start delivers intensive, home-based early intervention support to pregnant māmā and whānau with tamariki aged five (5) years and under.

The role focuses on strengthening parenting capability, promoting positive child development outcomes, enhancing whānau wellbeing, and supporting safe, nurturing home environments. Support is delivered in partnership with whānau and in collaboration with health, education, iwi, and community service providers, in alignment with Family Start service outcomes and Ngati Porou Oranga values.

NGĀ TOHU MĀTAURANGA – QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Relevant qualification or demonstrated experience in social services, health, education, or whānau support

Ability to meet Children’s Act safety checking requirements

Full New Zealand Driver Licence

DESIRABLE

Level 4 or higher qualification in Social Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Midwifery, or Community Services

Training in parenting support, child development, or early intervention practice

Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply
Apply through Seek with your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for this role.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa NZ and will be subject to pre-employment checks (including Police Vetting, Child & Oranga Tamariki checks, ID and medical verification, and drug & alcohol testing). COVID-19 vaccination is required under organisational policy. A 60-day trial period may apply.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 20th February 2026. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews may take place as applications are received.

For a copy of the job description or further enquiries, please email careers@tronp.org.nz

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