Kaiāwhina - Paeroa/Waihi/Thames

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

We're seeking a Kaiāwhina to work alongside and support whānau in our rohe to improve health outcomes This role is a part time permanent position working across a beautiful stretch of Aotearoa, from Waihi, Thames and through to Paeroa.

Ideally, our new Kaiāwhina will be based in Paeroa, however if you live in this rohe and are passionate about our mahi, nau mai, haere mai, tuku tono mai!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The mahi of our Kaiāwhina supports the growth of healthy pēpī and tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. Working with whānau to provide additional support. This mahi involves applying mātauranga Māori alongside health promotion, health education, and prevention concepts.

This might involve providing advice which is commonly associated with Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s service such as the introduction of solids or supporting breastfeeding for those that chose this path or settling to sleep. The mahi of a Kaiāwhina also provides for whānau cultural needs – supporting whānau to build connections and confidence in their Māoritanga through for instance the introduction of waiata and pūrākau sessions.

Where there is a need Kaiāwhina can work with multiple agencies and specialists – social workers, food banks, other community groups and our wider Whānau Āwhina services to respond to the needs of our people.

Payrates for Kaiāwhina are between $51,376 and $61,058 depending on experience.

He kōrero mōu | About you

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.

You will be a warm people person who adopts a whakawhanaungatanga approach to building connections. 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.

Above all else you will bring with you a desire to support whānau and the community we serve. You will have the ability to deliver equitable health outcomes and the skills to link them with the appropriate services, which will make the difference to our rangatira mō āpōpoō.

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) if not already held or to secure recognition of prior learning.

• hold a full New Zealand drivers license.
• hold the legal right to work in Aotearoa

Ngā hua mahi o Whānau Āwhina | Benefits of working here

In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in a culturally safe environment, we have multiple community of interests for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more. To support your growth in practice we have dedicated space and time where our Kaimahi Māori gather quarterly by region and as nationally once a year.

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth, we offer:

• 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
• Flexible working policy that will support harmonious work and life balance
• A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whanau

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications close 17 October 2024 and must be made online, if you have specific questions, please contact Jenna Sneddon, Clinical Leader on jenna.sneddon@plunket.org.nz or 021 246 2790 

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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.