About the Role
Te Whānau o Waipareira is seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Harm Support Worker to join our Te Huringa ō Te Ao initiative. Te Huringa ō Te Ao is a new family harm service that supports sustainable behaviour change for men to restore whānau wellbeing. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting tāne who have harmed others, guiding them towards lasting change and restoring safety and wellbeing within their families.

You will work closely with whānau to provide integrated support services, ensuring that their aspirations and needs are met. Your role is to facilitate access to additional services, draw on community networks, and use innovative methods to create long-term positive outcomes, preventing the recurrence of family harm.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on cases in accordance with established guidelines and timeframes.
• Ensure service specifications and contractual obligations are met while maintaining accurate documentation of all assessments, attendances, and evaluations.
• Work with whānau to develop and implement Whānau Outcome Mapping Plans.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with whānau, internal colleagues, community agencies, and key stakeholders to support integrated service delivery.
• Deliver services that are culturally and spiritually appropriate, respecting the unique beliefs and practices of each whānau.

Your Skills and Experience

• A strong commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori, with the ability to speak Te Reo Māori preferred.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s license is essential for local travel.
• 3-5 years of experience in advocating for and supporting whānau. Familiarity with the Whānau Ora outcomes framework is essential.
• A relevant qualification in health, social science, or humanities is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of community and service networks in the Waitākere region.
• A high level of integrity, reliability, and self-management, along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Mana Motuhake (Our Goal)

Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.

Waipareiratanga (The Waipareira Way)

Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:

• Fun, supportive, and flexible team-working environment.
• Various professional and career development opportunities.
• Locally based offices, near to public transport and shops.

A Waipareira career is YOUR opportunity to create a difference for whānau Māori!

How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the "Click to Apply" button on this website. You should expect to hear back from us with the next steps of the recruitment process within the first 2 weeks of applying. For more information, visit our website at www.waipareira.com

All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.

We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.