New Zealand Job Openings

Te Whānau o Waipareira

Support and Youth Workers - Full Time

Waitakere

FULL TIME

November 6, 2024

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated Support and Youth Workers to join our frontline services team, on a full time basis. The Support Workers have a crucial role in providing support to mothers and their babies, as well as their whānau, to understand their individual needs and provide integrated support. While the Youth Workers will build and maintain connections with young wahine, whose educational needs have been impacted by social or health-related factors.

Your goal will be to build trust, ensure access to the right services, and support whānau in achieving their desired outcomes through our Whānau Ora practice model. You will have direct interaction with whānau in person, and actively advocate for them with various government agencies to ensure they receive their entitlements and rights. Building a high level of trust through whanaungatanga is key to ensuring access to the right support services at the right time.

Your Skills & Experience

Strong commitment to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori.
2+ years of experience providing whānau centered support.
Relevant Whānau Ora, Health, Social Science or Humanities qualification.
Knowledge of Ministry for Children and Family Court processes, procedures, and legislation is desirable.
Familiar with Whānau Ora principles and the outcomes framework.
A Full NZ Drivers' License and willingness to travel as required.

Hours of Work

We have various full time shifts available for this position:

Morning Shift - 6:00am till 2:30pm
Afternoon Shift - 2:00pm till 10:30pm
Night Shift - 10:00pm till 6:30am

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.

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