Pūkenga Manaaki CAMHS - Whānau Navigator

Community Development (Community Services and Development

• Based in Motueka

• Permanent Part-time, 24 hours per week

• Applications close Thursday 16 October 2025

Te Piki Oranga is a quality Māori wellness service provider in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui (Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough). Delivering healthcare and prevention programmes for whānau from our health hubs in Wairau (Blenheim), Whakatū (Nelson) and Motueka, from our mobile clinics or in whānau homes. Our emphasis is on whānau wellbeing and our tūāpapa (foundation) is a value (uara) based service that strives to meet whānau needs. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are seeking a Pūkenga Manaaki – Whānau Navigator to provide support to the CAMHS Clinicians from our hub in Motueka. Helping to develop whānau plans, goal setting and supporting the whole whānau to implement plans that will lead to positive change. Then co-ordinating access to support and services that the child, adolescent, youth and their whānau wish to use. This permanent part time role 24 hours per week, supports a whole whānau approach as well as working as part of a dedicated team of kaimahi who are passionate about delivering Te Ao Māori solutions under a Whānau Ora framework.
Additionally, we work closely other health and hapori / community services to deliver best fit options, tailored to what whānau need, now and into the future.

Some of the important mahi you will be involved in:

• Working alongside our Clinicians to deliver each Whānau Ora plan, you will support whānau to engage with specialist mental health and addiction services.

• Building relationships with your whānau as a trusted and innovative advocate enabling them to achieve their goals, both individually and as a wider whānau.

• Working as a team to deliver tailored solutions from a Te Ao Māori perspective.

• Embarking on exciting learning and development pathways, both professionally and in ongoing development of cultural competency.

• Working with your colleagues across our wider organisation to support the delivery of our mahi in a manner that aligns with our vision and values.

• Developing and maintaining collaborative and innovative relationships within our service and across our communities.

• Championing opportunities for whānau to increase equity of access and engagement across services.

What we are looking for from you to be successful in this role:

• Passion to support tamariki and rangatahi to thrive.

• Effective communication skills across a wide audience.

• A commitment to a continuous improvement and a solution focused approach.

• Being adaptable, flexible and keen to learn - every day is different and brings different opportunities and at times, challenges.

• Physical, mental and emotional resilience along with a commitment as a key member of our team to constructively address and overcome challenges as they arise.

• Knowledge of Te Reo me ōna tikanga is desirable, support to develop cultural competency on the job in a safe environment to do so is essential to our way of working.

• Understanding of Child protection legislation and approach would be an advantage

• A full clean driver’s licence is required

E mahi ana i Te Piki Oranga | Working at Te Piki Oranga

Whānau are at the heart of what we do, this includes our kaimahi and the whānau we support. We value whanaungatanga, fostering strong, genuine connections within our team as a core part of our workplace culture.
For us a whānau centered workplace looks like:

• Tangihanga Leave and Ten days Sick Leave (including to support your whānau), available from the start of your employment

• support to develop professionally and to undertake study and obtain NZQA hauora based qualifications

• study opportunities in innovative and transformative kaupapa Māori models of care; supervision (qualified, experienced and independent support), for every kaimahi to support their hauora and personal development; a confidential external Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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.

Te Pūkenga Toitu Te Ora - Kaupapa Māori Counsellor

Healthcare, Counselling

• Based in Whakatū / Nelson

• Full time

Applications open til filled

Champion Wellbeing - Uplift Whānau Futures

Are you passionate about supporting whānau Māori to thrive? Te Piki Oranga is looking for a Kaupapa Māori Counsellor to join our Toitu Te Ora team. This is your chance to walk alongside whānau, offering guidance, advocacy, and culturally grounded support that makes a lasting difference.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About this role

he key focus of this role is to provide AoD counselling services to whānau and holistic support, drawing on Māori models of hauora. You’ll collaborate with whānau, community groups, iwi, and agencies to nurture wellbeing and empower positive change. Every day brings new opportunities to strengthen connections and help whānau realise their aspirations.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mana-enhancing counselling and support for whānau

• Complete assessments, risk screenings, and co-create intervention plans

• Share health knowledge and promote wellbeing in the community

• Build and sustain relationships with whānau, iwi, and partner organisations

• Maintain accurate records and uphold privacy

• Engage in outreach, advocacy, and ongoing professional growth

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich environment

Mōu | About you

We are seeking someone who brings:

• Deep respect for kaupapa Māori values and whānau-centred practice

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Counselling (DAPANZ or NZAC registered)

• Experience working with Māori communities and in health or social services

• Understanding of Māori models of practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

• A full driver’s license

Our mahi is underpinned by

Our Values | Ō Mātou Uara

•  Manaakitanga – Uplifting, caring, and supporting others

•  Whanaungatanga – Building meaningful connections

•  Kaitiakitanga – Protecting and nurturing our people

•  Wairuatanga – Honouring spiritual wellbeing

•  Kotahitanga – Working together as one

•  Rangatiratanga – Empowering self-determination

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