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Kaitakawaenga
He Korowai Aroha
65 Queen Street - Kahungunu Executive ki te Wairoa Charitable Trust ("Kahungunu Executive")
Full Time
About the opportunity | Ko te āheinga:
The primary purpose of the Kaitakawaenga is to provide a safe and welcoming environment to provide support for mama Hapū and mama with pepi (including their partners and whānau) to achieve Whānau Ora. The Kaitakawaenga will establish a supportive and effective working relationship with mama, their whānau and other health and social services to deliver whānau centred care that empowers them to achieve their aspirations through using a strength-based approach for the first 2000 days of pepi’s life.
The key objective of the service is to provide access to:
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Programmes that are delivered upon Te Ao Māori principles and practices
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Pregnancy advice, support and care
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Parenting advice and support
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Health, Oranga Hinengaro and Social Services support
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Relationship counselling and support
The desired outcomes for this service are for Wairoa mama and their whānau to have:
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Strengthened cultural identity and capability
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Healthy whānau relationships
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Improved maternal health outcomes for Māori mothers and their pēpi
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Improved maternal Oranga Hinengaro outcomes
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Better access to pregnancy related care and support
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A reduction in inequities in maternal health outcomes
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Support to make informed decisions about their health and well-being
About you | E pā ana ki a koe:
We are looking for a worker that is passionate about supporting wāhine, pēpi, and their whānau through a kaupapa Māori approach to wellbeing. You must have strong experience or qualifications in health, mental health, or social services, and are confident working in culturally grounded, whānau-centred ways.
You’ll be skilled at building trusting relationships across diverse backgrounds, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities. You’re comfortable using assessment tools, developing support plans, and navigating changing priorities.
Proficiency in Te Reo me ōna Tikanga is highly desirable, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.
This role requires a high level of initiative, are confident using Microsoft applications, and are committed to ongoing professional development.
A full, clean driver’s licence and clear police vetting are required.
About us | E pā ki a mātou:
Kahungunu Executive ki Te Wairoa is a kaupapa Māori health and social service provider dedicated to supporting whānau across the Wairoa district. We deliver a wide range of services grounded in tikanga Māori, promoting wellbeing, independence, and whānau ora. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and upholding the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tino rangatiratanga.
How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:
You can apply in one of two ways — either in person or online:
1. Physical Application
Pick up an employment application form from our office at 65 Queen Street, Wairoa.
Submit the completed form along with your CV and cover letter via any available channel.
Please ensure the subject line is clearly labelled with the job title when submitting.
2. Online Application
Complete our online employment application form, which will securely collect your details and forward them to our recruitment team.
To use this option, [click here].
Once, you have submitted your application, our team will contact all applicants in due course to arrange interviews.
If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply early — early applications may be prioritised during the interview scheduling process.
To view the job description, [click here].
If you require any further information, please email admin@kahu-exec.co.nz.
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.