Kaimahi - Needle Exchange Programme

Healthcare, Nursing & Midwifery

• Based in Whakatū / Nelson

• Part Time

“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu” - Enable whānau to achieve wellness

He mahi nui, he mahi aroha | Make a difference

• Te Piki Oranga is seeking compassionate and culturally grounded Kaimahi to support our Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) in Nelson. This is a unique opportunity to provide mana-enhancing harm reduction services to whānau who use drugs, through a kaupapa Māori lens.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About this role

As a Kaimahi NEP, you will be the face of our needle exchange service—dispensing sterile injecting equipment, offering non-judgemental harm reduction advice, and supporting whānau with information around safer use, health, and wellbeing. This frontline role is about building trust and supporting positive change in people’s lives. Flexible in the delivery days and hours, supporting two or possibly three part time positions on a one-year fixed term basis.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, respectful, and non-judgemental support to all who access the service

• Distribute sterile injecting equipment and ensure accurate data recording

• Offer education on safer injecting, overdose prevention, blood-borne viruses, and health referrals

• Work collaboratively with local health providers, council, and national networks

• Promote and uphold kaupapa Māori values in all interactions

• Deliver or arrange delivery of kits for whānau who cannot access the site

• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Whānau-focused – able to connect authentically and uphold the mana of all whānau

• Culturally competent – familiar with or open to working within a kaupapa Māori framework

• Experienced – ideally with lived experience or knowledge in harm reduction, addiction, or working with People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)

• Reliable and honest – you act with integrity and compassion at all times

• Organised and adaptable – can manage time well, work independently, and respond to changing needs

• Community-minded – willing to work collaboratively and represent Te Piki Oranga positively

A current driver’s license is required.

Ō Mātou Uara | Our Values

At Te Piki Oranga, we uphold:

• Manaakitanga – Hospitality, kindness, generosity, support

• Whanaungatanga – Relationship, kinship, sense of family connection

• Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship and protection

• Wairuatanga – Spirituality

• Kotahitanga – Unity, collective action

• Rangatiratanga – Right to exercise authority

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For confidential enquiries please call Emma Worseldine 027 203 2292 or upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.

To complete an application form, click on the link

• Read the job description here

• Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi | Social Worker

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services and Development)

• Based in Wairau / Blenheim

• Full time

“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu” - Enable whānau to achieve wellness

At Te Piki Oranga, we provide integrated, holistic health and social services grounded in tikanga Māori and guided by kawa. We're on a mission to revitalise whānau wellbeing and our tūāpapa (foundation) is a value (uara) based service, our mahi is guided by ngā uara:

• Manaakitanga – Care and compassion in all we do

• Whanaungatanga – Building strong, respectful relationships

• Kaitiakitanga – Protecting and uplifting our people and taonga

• Wairuatanga – Recognising the spiritual aspect of hauora

• Kotahitanga – Unity and collective purpose

• Rangatiratanga – Leading with humility and integrity

Mō te tūranga mahi | About this role

We’re seeking a qualified, registered Social Worker who can bring both professional skill as well as the effective coordination of social services support that are responsive to the needs of whānau. This is a permanent full-time position, delivered from our hub in Wairau
As a Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi, you’ll:

• Work directly with Māori whānau to assess needs, develop whānau plans, and connect them to social and health services

• Provide culturally safe and mana-enhancing support and advocacy

• Facilitate access to emergency housing, mental health support, child protection, and more

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, lactation consultants, and other kaimahi

• Promote whānau wellbeing through education, outreach, and community engagement

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional and cultural standards

Mōu | About you

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current SWRB registration

• Experience working in Māori, iwi, or kaupapa Māori settings

• Strong understanding of child protection, family violence, and community social services

• Ability to assess risk and build responsive, effective whānau plans

• Experience working with health or social service organisations

• High cultural competency and willingness to continue developing in Te Ao Māori

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice

• Full NZ driver’s license

Desirable but not essential:

• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga

• Knowledge of Māori models of health (e.g. Whānau Ora, Te Whare Tapa Whā)

• Experience with Client Management Systems (e.g. Indici)

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.

To complete an application form, click on the link

• Read the job description here

• Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

Kaitohutohu Pumanawa Tangata - Human Resources Advisor

HR & Recruitment

• Based in Whakatū / Nelson

• Full time

“Me whakahaumanu te Mana o te whānau, ā ka haere whakamua – Revitalise whānau for their future.”

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Established in 2014, Te Piki Oranga is the Māori health services provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a Māui (Nelson /Tasman /Marlborough). With community hubs in Whakatū (Nelson), Wairau (Blenheim) and Motueka effective in delivering a range of quality health services, from mobile clinics or in the home.
Our mission to support whānau to achieve greater hauora, to thrive, underpins everything we do:

Our mahi is grounded in the values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Wairuatanga, Kotahitanga, and Rangatiratanga.

Mō tenei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our team and help shape a thriving, culturally safe, and engaged workforce. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to whānau wellbeing through people-focused HR practices grounded in tikanga Māori.

As Kaitohutohu Pumanawa Tangata, you will:

• Provide expert HR advice that supports our values and enhances mana.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.

• Support performance management and professional development.

• Ensure employment relations are handled with fairness and cultural safety.

• Maintain HR systems and documentation to meet legal and organisational standards.

Working closely with our leadership team and kaimahi across Te Tauihu, providing accurate and timely HR reports, metrics and workforce data to support decision making and compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.

Mōu | About you

To be effective in this role you will be culturally aware and mindful of the complexities with working in a Māori health organisation. Highly communicative and able to appraise, develop and provide guidance to all kaimahi across the organisation. Empathetic to the challenges whānau face and bring a non-judgemental solution focused approach to your mahi. Demonstrate success in aligning personal practice with the visions, goals, policies, and tikanga of Te Piki Oranga and their service delivery.

Our ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Human Resource Management (preferred).

• 5–10 years’ HR experience, ideally within a Māori organisation.

• Strong knowledge of NZ employment law and workforce planning.

• Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and mentor.

• Cultural competency and a commitment to kaupapa Māori values.

• Full driver’s license.

If you are committed to playing an integral role in resourcing a values-based organization doing great things in the community then we want to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin (Rezource Recruiment) 0275 401 027 or upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.

To complete an application form, click on the link

• Read the job description here

• Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician (CAMHS)

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services and Development)

• Based in Whakatū / Nelson

• Full time

“Me whakahaumanu te Mana o te whānau, ā ka haere whakamua – Revitalise whānau for their future.”

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Piki Oranga is the largest kaupapa Māori health service provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough). We deliver a wide range of whānau-centred health services from our hubs in Whakatū, Wairau, and Motueka, as well as through mobile clinics and home visits.

Our mahi is grounded in the values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Wairuatanga, Kotahitanga, and Rangatiratanga.

Mō tenei tūranga mahi / About this role

We are seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician to join our team based in Whakatū. In this role, you will work closely with tamariki and rangatahi who are experiencing psychological, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You will provide specialised mental health assessments, interventions, and ongoing support, ensuring that care is evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with the needs of whānau.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, cultural safety, and holistic approaches to wellbeing. Your mahi will contribute directly to positive mental health outcomes and help strengthen the resilience and mana of the whānau we serve.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are empathetic, highly communicative, and grounded in a whānau-centred approach to care. You bring strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, and intervention, and you’re confident navigating referral pathways and working alongside other professionals. You understand the importance of cultural identity in mental health and are committed to working in a way that upholds the values and aspirations of Māori communities.

Ngā pūkenga ka whai koe | Skills and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health or an allied health field.

• Current registration as a mental health practitioner.

• A solid understanding of mental health conditions, interventions, and best practices.

• Experience working with tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau in a mental health setting.

• Strong relationships with key stakeholders in the health and social services sector.

• Proficiency in report writing and client management systems (INDICI experience is a plus).

• A commitment to cultural development and continuous learning.

• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Ngā hua o tenei mahi / What we offer:
At Te Piki Oranga, you’ll be part of a values-based organisation that prioritises manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Tangihanga and sick leave entitlements from your first day of employment.

• A friendly, collaborative team committed to making a difference

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.

To complete an application form, click on the link

• Read the job description here

• Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

Ngā Pūkenga Toitu Te Ora - Kaupapa Māori Counsellor

Healthcare, Counselling

• Based in Whakatū / Nelson

• Full time

Applications open til filled

“Me whakahaumanu te Mana o te whānau, ā ka haere whakamua – Revitalise whānau for their future.”

Ko wai mātou | About Us

At Te Piki Oranga, we are a Māori wellness provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Top of the South Island), dedicated to revitalising the mana and mauri of whānau for generations to come. Guided by tikanga Māori and grounded in whānau ora, we walk alongside whānau on their journey toward wellbeing, reconnection, and empowerment.

We are seeking a compassionate, culturally grounded counsellor to join our rōpū in Whakatū. This is a unique opportunity to uplift whānau through therapeutic support that honours identity, whakapapa and wairua. 

Mō tenei tūranga mahi | About this role

As a Kaupapa Māori Counsellor, you will provide short term counselling and wellbeing support to whānau experiencing emotional, mental, or social challenges. Your mahi will be deeply rooted in Māori models of health, such as Te Whare Tapa Whā, Te Wheke, Te Pae Mahutonga, and Pōwhiri frameworks.
You will work within a whānau-centred, values-based service that prioritises cultural safety, whakawhanaungatanga, and holistic healing. Your role is not just to counsel, but to walk alongside whānau as they rediscover their strength, identity, and resilience

Key Responsibilites:

• Provide therapeutic support that is culturally responsive and grounded in tikanga

• Conduct holistic whānau ora and cultural assessments that reflect the full spectrum of wellbeing

• Maintain culturally safe practice and uphold tikanga Māori values in all mahi

• Co-create intervention plans that uplift mana and mauri

• Promote and maintain culturally safe practice across your mahi

• Collaborate with external providers including Te Whatu Ora, CAMHS/AOD, and iwi-based health services

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in line with funder and legislative requirements

Mōu | About you

You are someone who brings aroha, insight, and cultural integrity to your practice. You understand that healing is relational, and that whānau ora is achieved through connection, empowerment, and respect.
You will have:

• Current registration as a counsellor

• Tertiary qualification in counselling, health, or allied health

• Ideally some experience working in mental health and/or tikanga Māori settings

• Knowledge of Māori models of health and cultural safety

• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Full NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the region

Desirable:

• Experience in a tikanga Māori organisation

• Experience working alongside lived experience practitioners and whānau voice 

He aha ai Te Piki Oranga | Why Te Piki Oranga

• Be part of a tikanga Māori organisation committed to whānau ora

• Work with a diverse and experienced team grounded in mātauranga Māori

• Access to professional development, cultural and clinical supervision

• Flexible, community-based role with real impact

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you want to be part of our team upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.

To complete an application form, click on the link

• Read the job description here

• Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin 0275 401 027