About this Role
The purpose of the Mobile Nursing service is to increase individual’s access to health and social services while also supporting them to maintain their health and wellbeing by promoting healthy lifestyles and environments for whānau throughout the Wairoa District.
The Community Support Worker - Health will be responsible for ensuring that individuals/whānau achieve positive health outcomes by working in collaboration with the Mobile Nursing Registered Nurses.
Key Responsibilities
Support individuals and whānau to improve their health and wellbeing.
Deliver health education and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Connect clients with health, social, and community services.
Maintain client records, assessments, and care plans.
Work alongside nurses, whānau, and community partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Note: A full breakdown of responsibilities, duties, and person specifications can be found in the Job Description below.
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting whānau, communities, or health-related services.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Understanding of tikanga Māori and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Full driver's licence and confidence using computer systems.
Desirable
Experience in health or community services.
Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
Knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Whā and RBA.
Personal Attributes
Compassionate and committed to supporting whānau wellbeing.
Positive, motivated, and self-managing.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Respectful, culturally responsive, and adaptable.
Professional, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
About Us
Kahungunu Executive ki Te Wairoa Charitable Trust is a kaupapa Māori organisation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of whānau across the Wairoa district. We deliver a range of health, social, mental health, housing, and community services that support whānau to achieve their aspirations and enhance their quality of life.
Guided by our values of Tika, Pono, Aroha, Manaakitanga, Raranga, Rangatiratanga, and Hiranga, we work alongside whānau, communities, partner organisations, and funders to provide accessible, culturally responsive, and whānau-centred services.
Our vision is:
Te Oranganui o Ngā Whānau o Te Wairoa
Our mission is:
Delivering health, social services, mental health and housing services that achieve whānau aspirations.