Kaiāwhina - Manawatū/Fielding

He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho -

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

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Are you passionate about working alongside and supporting whānau Māori, hapū, and iwi in the Manawatū/Fielding area to thrive? If you're looking to start a career in the health sector working directly with whānau, this 4 day a week position might be the right fit!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Our Kaiāwhina apply mātauranga Māori alongside health promotion and education to support pēpi to flourish. This might involve providing advice commonly associated with Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s service in a wānanga setting or linking whānau who need additional support in with the correct agencies and specialists including social workers, food banks, other community groups and our wider Whānau Āwhina services.

This role involves supporting whānau who might be at different stages of their haerenga to incorporate Te Ao Māori principles and values into how they raise their tamariki, this might involve introducing Māori models of health or connecting whānau with local iwi providers and services.

Payrates for Kaiāwhina are between $54,933 ($27.80/hr) - $63,012 ($31.89/hr) per hour depending on experience.

He kōrero mōu | About you

While a background in health promotion, working in a Kaupapa Māori or kōhanga reo setting would be advantageous however we will provide you with the training you need. What is most important is a deep desire to support whānau and commitment to overcoming barriers and reaching equitable health outcomes. You'll be driven to build deep and meaningful connections within the community you serve. 

You will be a warm people person who adopts a whakawhanaungatanga approach to building trusting relationships. You'll be a confident utilising technology and managing your time effectively. 

Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

You will:

• Be committed to completing the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) (Community Health Work).
• hold a full or restricted New Zealand drivers license.
• hold the legal right to work in Aotearoa

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be made online, for specific questions, please contact Manaia Lomax on Manaia.Lomax@plunket.org.nz

Applications close 12 January 2025

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.